Publications by authors named "T Karapanayiotides"
Background: Microembolic signals (MES) can be detected using transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound in several clinical scenarios, including acute ischemic stroke (AIS). This narrative review aims to provide insights into their role in AIS patient management and outcomes.
Methods: The present narrative review consolidates current observational and randomized evidence on the prevalence and clinical relevance of MES in different AIS subtypes and settings.
Purpose: To highlight the clinical and diagnostic importance of correctly identifying cervical internal carotid artery fenestration (fcICA), an extremely rare vascular anomaly, and to present a case where fcICA was initially misdiagnosed as a dissection in a patient with fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD).
Methods: A 47-year-old woman with pulsatile tinnitus underwent computed tomography angiography (CTA) and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) to differentiate between fenestration and dissection of the internal carotid artery.
Results: CTA revealed a fusiform dilatation of the distal C1 segment of the right internal carotid artery (ICA) with a linear filling defect, suggesting either fenestration or dissection.
Background: To identify the preferences and perceptions of migraine patients for acute and preventive treatment options and to investigate which treatment outcomes are the most important.
Design And Methods: The authors performed a choice-format survey in a cohort of migraine patients from Greece and Cyprus. A self-administered questionnaire developed in collaboration with the Greek Society of Migraine Patients was used.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to compare levels of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and plasma biomarkers associated with Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA) against healthy controls and Alzheimer’s Disease patients.
- - A meta-analysis of nine cohorts revealed significant differences in CSF levels of β-amyloids and tau proteins, with CAA patients showing lower Aβ42 and Aβ40 levels compared to healthy controls and distinct tau levels compared to both groups.
- - The findings suggest that specific biomarker profiles in CSF could help differentiate CAA from Alzheimer's and healthy individuals, while plasma biomarker levels did not show significant differences.
Article Synopsis
- Intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) and endovascular therapy (EVT) are effective treatments for acute stroke, but their safety and efficacy in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are debated.
- A study analyzed data from two multicenter studies to compare outcomes of AF patients with acute ischemic stroke treated with reperfusion therapies versus those who weren't.
- Results showed that AF patients treated with reperfusion therapies had better functional outcomes and lower mortality rates compared to those who received conservative treatment.