Publications by authors named "Razan Saqqur"
Int J Stroke
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- - This study investigates the impact of adding CT perfusion imaging (CTP) to traditional CT methods for selecting patients for endovascular treatment (EVT) in acute ischemic stroke (AIS), aiming to improve treatment outcomes in the late window.
- - An analysis of 14 studies involving 5,809 patients revealed that those who received CTP along with CT angiography (CTA) had significantly lower 90-day stroke-related mortality and higher rates of successful recanalization compared to those who only received CTA.
- - While the findings suggest that CTP can be beneficial in guiding EVT decisions, they also indicate that other outcomes, such as functional independence and hemorrhage rates, did not significantly improve, highlighting the need for more research
J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- A study looked at how quickly treating strokes improves patient recovery, especially in the first six hours after a stroke happens.
- By reviewing different research studies, they found that saving time before starting treatment leads to better outcomes for patients.
- For every hour saved before treatment begins, patients had a 22-25% higher chance of doing better after 90 days.
