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Open AccessDistance to thrombus, ischemic lesion volume and clinical outcome after thrombectomy for M1 middle cerebral artery occlusion
Stroke resulting from occlusion of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) can have devastating consequences, potentially leading to a loss of independence. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between th...
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Outcome Following Mechanical Thrombectomy for Anterior Circulation Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke in the Elderly
Pooled data of randomized controlled trials investigating mechanical thrombectomy (MT) to treat anterior circulation large vessel occlusion have demonstrated safety and effectiveness across all age groups, inc...
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Open AccessMicrosurgical and endovascular treatment of un-ruptured cerebral aneurysms by European hybrid neurosurgeons to balance surgical skills and medical staff management
In Europe, aneurysm treatment performed by dually trained neurosurgeons is extremely scarce. We provide outcome data for un-ruptured aneurysm patients treated at a European hybrid center to prove that hybrid n...
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Open AccessBlood pressure characteristics in patients with acute basilar artery occlusion undergoing endovascular thrombectomy
Acute basilar artery occlusion (BAO) is a rare but potentially life-threatening neurological condition. While endovascular therapy (EVT) has been shown to improve outcome, there is limited knowledge about prog...
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Open AccessContribution of Serum Lipid Profiles to Outcome After Endovascular Thrombectomy for Anterior Circulation Ischemic Stroke
The contribution of lipids, including low- and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C and HDL-C, respectively) and triglycerides (TG), to stroke outcomes is still debated. We sought to determine the impac...
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Open AccessCerebrovascular manifestations of herpes simplex virus infection of the central nervous system: a systematic review
Intracerebral hemorrhage and ischemic stroke are increasingly recognized complications of central nervous system (CNS) infection by herpes simplex virus (HSV).
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Open AccessNeutrophil to lymphocyte ratio predicts intracranial hemorrhage after endovascular thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke
The development of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) in acute ischemic stroke is associated with a higher neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in peripheral blood. Here, we studied whether the predictive value of ...
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Open AccessSigmoid Sinus Characteristics Correlate with Early Clinical and Imaging Surrogates in Anterior Circulation Ischemic Stroke
Cerebral venous outflow may play a decisive role in acute ischemic stroke. Here, we assessed the relation of cerebral sinus vein characteristics with clinical and imaging surrogates of early outcome in acute i...
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Open AccessIdarucizumab in Dabigatran-Treated Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke Receiving Alteplase: A Systematic Review of the Available Evidence
Current guidelines do not recommend the use of intravenous recombinant tissue plasminogen activator in patients with acute ischemic stroke who receive direct oral anticoagulants. While the humanized monoclonal...
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Open AccessAutoimmune Encephalitis at the Neurological Intensive Care Unit: Etiologies, Reasons for Admission and Survival
Early recognition and treatment of autoimmune encephalitis (AE) has become an essential issue in clinical practice. However, little is known about patients with deteriorating conditions and the need for intens...
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Open AccessFibrinogen consumption is related to intracranial clot burden in acute ischemic stroke: a retrospective hyperdense artery study
Understanding the underlying mechanism of thrombus formation and its components is critical for effective prevention and treatment of ischemic stroke. The generation of thrombotic clots requires conversion of ...
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Intracranial tumors in adult population of the Varaždin County (Croatia) 1996–2004: a␣population-based retrospective incidence study
To estimate the incidence of intracranial tumors in the adult population of the Varaždin County, Croatia, for the 1996–2004 period.
