The Hematological and Social Factors Affecting Length of Stay in Acute Stroke Patients: A Quality Assessment Study From a Single Institute.

Introduction: Stroke is one of the common causes of mortality. The length of stay (LOS) for a stroke is a quality indicator and affects mortality. However, there are no large studies evaluating the LOS in an acute inpatient setting for stroke patients, mainly hematological and social parameters.

Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants for the Treatment of Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis: a Retrospective, Matched Cohort Analysis.

Background: The management of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVT) is a common problem facing vascular neurologists. American Heart Association/American Stroke Association guidelines suggest the use of heparin followed by vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) for anticoagulation in CVT. In recent years, the evidence base has solidified for the use of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) in lower extremity deep vein thrombosis.

Intraprocedural Back Pain Associated with Awake Neuroendovascular Procedures.

Background And Purpose: The prevalence and characteristics of intraprocedural back pain is not well studied in awake patients undergoing neuroendovascular procedures.

Methods: We performed a prospective study as part of quality improvement initiative in which all patients who underwent neuroendovascular procedures in awake state were inquired regarding presence, severity (using a numeric rating scale score ranging from 0 [no pain] to 10 [worst pain possible]), and location (using anatomical chart) of back pain immediately after the procedure. The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients with moderate to severe pain (score of ≥3).

The Stenting versus Aggressive Medical Therapy for Intracranial Arterial Stenosis Trial: Reanalysis Using the FDA "On Label" Criteria.

Background And Purpose: Due to higher rates of 1-month stroke and death with Wingspan intracranial stent placement observed in SAMMPRIS, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a more limited indication for Wingspan stent.

Methods: We compared the results of intracranial stent placement with best medical treatment in patients recruited in SAMMPRIS who met the new "on label" criteria with those who were categorized as "off label." The primary endpoint was any stroke or death occurring within 30 days of enrollment, or an ischemic stroke in the territory of the symptomatic intracranial artery from day 31 after study entry to completion of follow-up.

Percutaneous Fenestration of a Spinal Arachnoid Web Using an Intrathecal Catheter: Effect on Cerebrospinal Fluid Flow and Clinical Status.

Background: Spinal arachnoid webs are a rare anatomic entity manifesting as neuropathic back pain, compressive myelopathy, radiculopathy, and hydrocephalus. Typical treatments include hemilaminectomy or full laminectomy with durotomy and microsurgical resection, which can result in secondary scarring and recurrent blockage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow perpetuating the cycle.

Case Description: A 66-year-old woman presented with progressively worsening gait and memory.