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Selection Criteria For Posterior Circulation Stroke And Functional Outcome Following Mechanical Thrombectomy, Vivian Xu, Ahmad Sweid, Md, Stavropoula Tjoumakaris, Md, Kavya Shivashankar, Ba, Karim Hafazalla, Bs, Michael R. Gooch, Md, Nabeel Herial, Md, Robert H. Rosenwasswer Md, Pascal Jabbour, Md
Selection Criteria For Posterior Circulation Stroke And Functional Outcome Following Mechanical Thrombectomy, Vivian Xu, Ahmad Sweid, Md, Stavropoula Tjoumakaris, Md, Kavya Shivashankar, Ba, Karim Hafazalla, Bs, Michael R. Gooch, Md, Nabeel Herial, Md, Robert H. Rosenwasswer Md, Pascal Jabbour, Md
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Objective: 20% of all acute ischemic strokes (AIS) are caused by posterior circulation strokes, which carry an intensified mortality touching 95%. Early recanalization improves outcome as shown by several reports; however, safety, patient selection, and prognostic factors remain lacking. An investigation of the safety and prognostic factors for posterior circulation mechanical thrombectomy (MT) was performed.
Methods: A retrospective review of patients presenting with posterior circulation AIS, who underwent MT between 2010 and 2018.
Results: Of 443 patients who underwent MT for AIS, 83 patients had posterior circulation strokes. 95% of procedures were conducted under general anesthesia. The median NIHSS upon …
Predictors Of Ventriculostomy Infection In A Large Cohort, Christine Wamsley, Ba, Ahmad Sweid, Md, Stavropoula Tjoumakaris, Md, Erica J. Mann, Ba, Christopher Neely, Bs, Jeffrey Head, Ba, Michael R. Gooch, Md, Nabeel Herial, Md, Robert Rosenwasswer, Md, Pascal Jabbour, Md
Predictors Of Ventriculostomy Infection In A Large Cohort, Christine Wamsley, Ba, Ahmad Sweid, Md, Stavropoula Tjoumakaris, Md, Erica J. Mann, Ba, Christopher Neely, Bs, Jeffrey Head, Ba, Michael R. Gooch, Md, Nabeel Herial, Md, Robert Rosenwasswer, Md, Pascal Jabbour, Md
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Introduction: External ventricular drains (EVDs) are neurosurgical devices used to treat hydrocephalus and monitor intracranial pressure. Ventriculostomy-associated infections (VAIs) are a complication of EVD placement associated with increased morbidity and mortality, as well as cost. A previous study at Jefferson reported a decrease in VAI’s with the use of antibiotic-coated catheters.
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the current rate of VAI’s and determine risk factors associated with infections.
Methods: Using Epic, the electronic medical records software, we conducted a retrospective review of patients who underwent EVD placement at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Hospital for …