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The need for thoracic magnetic resonance imaging before vertebral augmentation surgery in patients with lumbar vertebral fractures
Background Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) of the lumbar region may be accompanied by thoracic fractures. Treating only the lumbar fractures can lead to worsening of the thoracic ...
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Intraoperative cerebral angiography reveals microsurgically occult sequelae of temporary clip application during elective cerebral aneurysm surgery
Background Temporary clipping (TC) is an essential adjunct in cerebral aneurysm (CA) surgery. Despite appearing insignificant to the surgeon under the microscope, TC may cause parent vessel injury.
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Combined collaterals and hemodynamic features to predict the prognosis in acute ischemic stroke patients undergoing mechanical thrombectomy
Background Despite successful recanalization via mechanical thrombectomy (MT), only half of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients achieve functional independence. Post-MT hemodynamic features are ...
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Endovascular arterial embolization versus conservative management with nasal packing alone for severe epistaxis: a nationwide cohort study
Background Endovascular arterial embolization (EAE) is an effective treatment for severe epistaxis refractory to conservative management with nasal packing. However, contemporary real-world data are ...
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Treatment of intracranial hypertension secondary to superior sagittal sinus stenosis from invasive meningioma
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is characterized by elevated intracranial pressure without a clear cause, often linked to cerebral venous sinus constriction from embryological or acquired ...
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Efficacy and safety outcomes of endovascular versus best medical treatment in posterior cerebral artery occlusion stroke
Background The management of acute ischemic stroke due to isolated posterior cerebral artery occlusion (iPCAO) remains a topic of debate. This study investigates the efficacy and safety of ...
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Can intracranial vessel wall MR imaging help make high risk procedures safer?
Endovascular recanalization of non-acute intracranial occlusion in the setting of recurrent stroke is a frontier of neurointervention that has not been well explored. Careful consideration and ...
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Thrombectomy patients with minor stroke: factors of early neurological deterioration
Background A sizeable proportion of stroke patients with large vessel occlusion present with minor neurological deficits. Whether mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is beneficial in these patients is ...
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Elective outpatient middle meningeal artery embolization for chronic subdural hematoma is safe
Background Middle meningeal artery embolization (MMAE) is a safe and effective treatment for chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH); however, the appropriate level of postoperative care is unknown.
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Cerebral angiography in outpatient endovascular centers: roadmap and lessons learned from interventional radiology, cardiology, and vascular surgery
In their June 2024 article, Silva and Peterson presented a comprehensive review of the shift from hospitals to ambulatory surgery centers, suggesting that cerebral angiography can feasibly be ...
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Lower Ticagrelor Dosing in the Dual Antiplatelet Regimen for Neurointerventional Procedures
Background Ticagrelor, a P2Y12 inhibitor, offers a rapid onset and consistent platelet inhibition, making it a viable alternative for dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT). The optimal ticagrelor dose for ...
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Neurointerventional payment for out-of-network mechanical thrombectomy in the era of the No Surprises Act
Background Congress enacted the No Surprises Act (NSA) in 2021. The NSA relies on the ability for providers to appeal their out-of-network (OON) payment through an arbitration process known as ...