Association of blood pressure parameters post mechanical thrombectomy in anemic versus non-anemic patients and clinical outcomes.

Introduction: Higher blood pressure (BP) is considered to be detrimental in patients who undergo mechanical thrombectomy (MT), however, the impact of BP post-MT based on comorbidities like anemia has not been well studied. We aim to determine the association of 24-h post-MT BP parameters with clinical outcomes depending on their anemia status.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review of patients who underwent MT at a comprehensive stroke center from 1/2015 to 12/2020.

Association of pre-mechanical thrombectomy collateral scores with functional outcomes in the early versus extended window for thrombectomy.

Cerebral collateral circulation refers to the anastomoses that reroute the blood flow to the ischemic penumbra in the event of a large vessel occlusion (LVO). We aim to determine the utility of pre-mechanical-thrombectomy (MT) collateral scores in the early (<6 h from onset) versus extended (6-24 h from onset) window for MT with respect to a 3-month functional outcome, 3-month mortality, and early neurological improvement. We performed a retrospective chart review of patients who underwent MT for an anterior circulation LVO at a comprehensive stroke center from 7/2014 to 12/2020.

Association of 24-hour blood pressure parameters post-thrombectomy with functional outcomes according to collateral status.

Introduction: Elevation of blood pressure (BP) after mechanical thrombectomy (MT) can theoretically restore perfusion to the ischemic brain tissue, but it comes at a risk of causing reperfusion injury. We aim to determine the association of 24-h post-MT BP parameters with clinical outcomes depending on the pre-MT collateral status.

Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review of patients who underwent MT at a comprehensive stroke center from 7/2014 to 12/2020.

Interplay between anemia parameters and collateral status in patients who undergo mechanical thrombectomy.

Introduction: Anemia is associated with higher morbidity and mortality, but its association with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is not well established. We aim to determine the association of five-day anemia parameters with clinical outcomes in patients with an AIS, depending on their pre-mechanical thrombectomy (MT) collateral status.

Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review of patients who underwent MT at a comprehensive stroke center from 7/2014 to 12/2020.

Association of anemia with functional outcomes in patients with mechanical thrombectomy.

Introduction: Anemia at presentation is associated with worse outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). We aim to investigate the association of anemia parameters with functional dependence and mortality in patients who undergo mechanical thrombectomy (MT).

Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review of patients who underwent MT for an anterior circulation large vessel occlusion at a comprehensive stroke center from 1/2015-6/2020.

Stroke in COVID-19: a single-centre initial experience in a hotspot of the pandemic.

Background: COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is a global pandemic that has been an immense burden on healthcare systems all over the world. These patients may be at higher risk for acute ischaemic stroke (AIS). We present our experience with AIS in patients with COVID-19.