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  • 1
    In: Stroke, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 52, No. 3 ( 2021-03), p. 975-984
    Abstract: The impact of statins on hematoma characteristics, perihemorrhagic edema (PHE), cardiovascular events, seizures, and functional recovery in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is insufficiently studied. Methods: Patients with ICH of the prospective UKER-ICH (Universitätsklinikum Erlangen Cohort of Patients With Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage) study (URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov ; Unique identifier: NCT03183167) were analyzed by multivariable regression modeling and propensity score matching, and PHE volumes were volumetrically assessed. Outcomes comprised hematoma characteristics, the impact of continuation, discontinuation, and initiation of statins on peak PHE extent, and the influence of statin treatment on the occurrence of seizures, cardiovascular adverse events, and functional recovery after ICH. Results: A total of 1275 patients with ICH with information on statin treatment were analyzed. Statin treatment on hospital admission (21.7%) was associated with higher rates of lobar versus nonlobar ICH (odds ratio, 1.57 [1.03–2.40]; P =0.038). Initiation of statins after ICH was associated with increased peak PHE (β=0.12, SE=0.06, P =0.008), whereas continuation versus discontinuation of prior statin treatment was not significantly associated with edema formation ( P 〉 0.10). There were no significant differences in the incidence of remote symptomatic seizures according to statin exposure during follow-up (statins: 11.5% versus no statins: 7.8%, subdistribution hazard ratio: 1.15 [0.80–1.66]; P =0.512). Patients on statins revealed less cardiovascular adverse events and more frequently functional recovery after 12 months (functional recovery: 57.7% versus 45.0%, odds ratio 1.67 [1.09–2.56]; P =0.019). Conclusions: Among statin users, lobar ICH occurs more frequently as compared with nonstatin users. While continuation of prior statin treatment appears to be safe regarding PHE formation, the initiation of statins during the first days after ICH may increase PHE extent. However, statins should be initiated thereafter (eg, at hospital discharge) to prevent cardiovascular events and potentially improve functional recovery.
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    ISSN: 0039-2499 , 1524-4628
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    Publication Date: 2021
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  • 2
    In: Stroke, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 50, No. Suppl_1 ( 2019-02)
    Abstract: Introduction: Patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) have a high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Next to intermittent pneumatic compressions low-dose subcutaneous heparins represent the most intuitive treatment for VTE prophylaxis. However, in the specific setting of ICH their safety remains to be verified as randomized controlled trials are missing. The present study pooled individual data of patients with spontaneous primary ICH and OAC-ICH to explore the incidence of hemorrhagic complications during hospital stay among subgroups treated with heparins for VTE prophylaxis. Methods: We integrated both parts of the RETRACE-program (part-1: 2006-2010; part-2:2011-2015) and the single-center UKER-ICH registry (2006-2015). Including all patients receiving low-dose subcutaneous heparin for VTE prevention we pooled individual patient data of 1702 vitamin-K antagonist-(VKA) or non-VKA oral anticoagulants(NOAC)-related ICH patients treated at 22 tertiary-care centers across Germany and of 1022 primary spontaneous ICH patients from UKER. We defined intracranial hemorrhagic complications (IHC) during hospital stay as primary safety outcome measure. Secondary outcomes included mortality and functional outcome (modified Rankin Scale, mRS) at 3 months of patients with and without IHC. Results: IHC occurred in 1.7%(42/2416) of ICH patients. There were no differences in crude incidence rates among patients with VKA-ICH, NOAC-ICH and non-OAC-ICH (Log rank p=0.645; Breslow p=0.753; VKA-ICH: 27/1406[1.9%], NOAC-ICH 1/130[0.8%] , non-OAC-ICH 14/880[1.6%];p=0.577). Detailed analysis according to days spent on heparin prophylaxis revealed no differences in rates of IHC per 1000 patient days (VKA-ICH: 1.49[1.00-2.14], NOAC-ICH 0.63[0.03-3.13] , non-OAC-ICH 1.45[0.82-2.37]; p=0.687). Secondary outcomes showed differences in functional outcome (mRS=4-6: IHC: 29/37[78.4%] vs no-IHC: 1213/2048[59.2%];p=0.019) and mortality (IHC: 14/37[37.8%] vs no-IHC: 485/2048[23.7%];p=0.045) in disfavor of IHC-patients. Conclusions: Heparin administration for VTE prophylaxis in ICH patients appears to be safe without differently increased risks of IHC among non-OAC-ICH, VKA-ICH and NOAC-ICH.
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    ISSN: 0039-2499 , 1524-4628
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    Publisher: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
    Publication Date: 2019
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    In: Stroke, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 50, No. 6 ( 2019-06), p. 1392-1402
    Abstract: Given inconclusive studies, it is debated whether clinical and imaging characteristics, as well as functional outcome, differ among patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) related to vitamin K antagonists (VKA) versus non–vitamin K antagonist (NOAC)-related ICH. Notably, clinical characteristics according to different NOAC agents and dosages are not established. Methods— Multicenter observational cohort study integrating individual patient data of 1328 patients with oral anticoagulation–associated ICH, including 190 NOAC-related ICH patients, recruited from 2011 to 2015 at 19 tertiary centers across Germany. Imaging, clinical characteristics, and 3-months modified Rankin Scale (mRS) outcomes were compared in NOAC- versus VKA-related ICH patients. Propensity score matching was conducted to adjust for clinically relevant differences in baseline parameters. Subgroup analyses were performed regarding NOAC agent, dosing and present clinically relevant anticoagulatory activity (last intake 〈 12h/24h or NOAC level 〉 30 ng/mL). Results— Despite older age in NOAC patients, there were no relevant differences in clinical and hematoma characteristics between NOAC- and VKA-related ICH regarding baseline hematoma volume (median [interquartile range]: NOAC, 14.7 [5.1–42.3] mL versus VKA, 16.4 [5.8–40.6] mL; P =0.33), rate of hematoma expansion (NOAC, 49/146 [33.6%] versus VKA, 235/688 [34.2%] ; P =0.89), and the proportion of patients with unfavorable outcome at 3 months (mRS, 4–6: NOAC 126/179 [70.4%] versus VKA 473/682 [69.4%] ; P =0.79). Subgroup analyses revealed that NOAC patients with clinically relevant anticoagulatory effect had higher rates of intraventricular hemorrhage (n/N [%]: present 52/109 [47.7%] versus absent 9/35 [25.7%]; P =0.022) and hematoma expansion (present 35/90 [38.9%] versus absent 5/30 [16.7%] ; P =0.040), whereas type of NOAC agent or different NOAC-dosing regimens did not result in relevant differences in imaging characteristics or outcome. Conclusions— If effectively anticoagulated, there are no differences in hematoma characteristics and functional outcome among patients with NOAC- or VKA-related ICH. Clinical Trial Registration— URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov . Unique identifier: NCT03093233.
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    ISSN: 0039-2499 , 1524-4628
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  • 4
    In: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, BMJ, Vol. 90, No. 7 ( 2019-07), p. 783-791
    Abstract: To determine the occurrence of intracranial haemorrhagic complications (IHC) on heparin prophylaxis (low-dose subcutaneous heparin, LDSH) in primary spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) (not oral anticoagulation-associated ICH, non-OAC-ICH), vitamin K antagonist (VKA)-associated ICH and non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant (NOAC)-associated ICH. Methods Retrospective cohort study (RETRACE) of 22 participating centres and prospective single-centre study with 1702 patients with VKA-associated or NOAC-associated ICH and 1022 patients with non-OAC-ICH with heparin prophylaxis between 2006 and 2015. Outcomes were defined as rates of IHC during hospital stay among patients with non-OAC-ICH, VKA-ICH and NOAC-ICH, mortality and functional outcome at 3 months between patients with ICH with and without IHC. Results IHC occurred in 1.7% (42/2416) of patients with ICH. There were no differences in crude incidence rates among patients with VKA-ICH, NOAC-ICH and non-OAC-ICH (log-rank p=0.645; VKA-ICH: 27/1406 (1.9%), NOAC-ICH 1/130 (0.8%), non-OAC-ICH 14/880 (1.6%); p=0.577). Detailed analysis according to treatment exposure (days with and without LDSH) revealed no differences in incidence rates of IHC per 1000 patient-days (LDSH: 1.43 (1.04–1.93) vs non-LDSH: 1.32 (0.33–3.58), conditional maximum likelihood incidence rate ratio: 1.09 (0.38–4.43); p=0.953). Secondary outcomes showed differences in functional outcome (modified Rankin Scale=4–6: IHC: 29/37 (78.4%) vs non-IHC: 1213/2048 (59.2%); p=0.019) and mortality (IHC: 14/37 (37.8%) vs non-IHC: 485/2048 (23.7%); p=0.045) in disfavour of patients with IHC. Small ICH volume (OR: volume 〈 4.4 mL: 0.18 (0.04–0.78); p=0.022) and low National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score on admission (OR: NIHSS 〈 4: 0.29 (0.11–0.78); p=0.014) were significantly associated with fewer IHC. Conclusions Heparin administration for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in patients with ICH appears to be safe regarding IHC among non-OAC-ICH, VKA-ICH and NOAC-ICH in this observational cohort analysis. Randomised controlled trials are needed to verify the safety and efficacy of heparin compared with other methods for VTE prevention.
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    ISSN: 0022-3050 , 1468-330X
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    Publisher: BMJ
    Publication Date: 2019
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    In: JAMA Network Open, American Medical Association (AMA), Vol. 5, No. 8 ( 2022-08-16), p. e2227139-
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2574-3805
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    Publisher: American Medical Association (AMA)
    Publication Date: 2022
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    In: JAMA Network Open, American Medical Association (AMA), Vol. 4, No. 7 ( 2021-07-19), p. e2115859-
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2574-3805
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    Publisher: American Medical Association (AMA)
    Publication Date: 2021
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  • 7
    In: Neurocritical Care, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 35, No. 1 ( 2021-08), p. 210-220
    Abstract: Although automated pupillometry is increasingly used in critical care settings, predictive value of automatically assessed pupillary parameters during different intracranial pressure (ICP) levels and possible clinical implications are unestablished. Methods This retrospective cohort study at the neurocritical care unit of the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (2016–2018) included 23 nontraumatic supratentorial (intracerebral hemorrhage) ICH patients without signs of abnormal pupillary function by manual assessment, i.e., absent light reflex. We assessed ICP levels by an external ventricular drain simultaneously with parameters of pupillary reactivity [i.e., maximum and minimum apertures, light reflex latency (Lat), constriction and redilation velocities (CV, DV), and percentage change of apertures (per-change)] using a portable pupillometer (NeurOptics®). Computed tomography (CT) scans were analyzed to determine lesion location, size, intraventricular hemorrhage, hydrocephalus, midline shift, and compression or absence of the basal cisterns. We performed receiver operating characteristics analysis to investigate associations of ICP levels with pupillary parameters and to determine best cutoff values for prediction of ICP elevation. After dichotomization of assessments according to ICP values (normal: 〈  20 mmHg, elevated: ≥ 20 mmHg), prognostic performance of the determined cutoff parameters of pupillary function versus of CT-imaging findings was analyzed by calculating sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values (logistic regression, corresponding ORs with 95% CIs). Results In 23 patients (11 women, median age 59.0 (51.0–69.0) years), 1,934 assessments were available for analysis. A total of 74 ICP elevations ≥ 20 mmHg occurred in seven patients. Best discriminative thresholds for ICP elevation were: CV  〈  0.8 mm/s (AUC 0.740), per-change  〈  10% (AUC 0.743), DV  〈  0.2 mm/s (AUC 0.703), and Lat  〉  0.3 s (AUC 0.616). Positive predictive value of all four parameters to indicate ICP elevation ranged between 7.2 and 8.3% only and was similarly low for CT abnormalities (9.1%). We found high negative predictive values of pupillary parameters [CV: 99.2% (95% CI 98.3–99.6), per-change: 98.7% (95% CI 97.8–99.2), DV: 98.0% (95% CI 97.0–98.7), Lat: 97.0% (95% CI 96.0–97.7)], and CT abnormalities [99.7% (95% CI 99.2–99.9)] , providing evidence that both techniques adequately identified ICH patients without ICP elevation. Conclusions Our data suggest an association between noninvasively detected changes in pupillary reactivity and ICP levels in sedated ICH patients. Although automated pupillometry and neuroimaging seem not sufficient to noninvasively indicate ICP elevation, both techniques, however, adequately identified ICH patients without ICP elevation. This finding may facilitate routine management by saving invasive ICP monitoring or repeated CT controls in patients with specific automated pupillometry readings.
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    ISSN: 1541-6933 , 1556-0961
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2021
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  • 8
    In: Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, Wiley, Vol. 7, No. 3 ( 2020-03), p. 363-374
    Abstract: Hematoma enlargement (HE) is associated with clinical outcomes after supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). This study evaluates whether HE characteristics and association with functional outcome differ in deep versus lobar ICH. Methods Pooled analysis of individual patient data between January 2006 and December 2015 from a German‐wide cohort study (RETRACE, I + II) investigating ICH related to oral anticoagulants (OAC) at 22 participating centers, and from one single‐center registry (UKER‐ICH) investigating non‐OAC‐ICH patients. Altogether, 1954 supratentorial ICH patients were eligible for outcome analyses, which were separately conducted or controlled for OAC, that is, vitamin‐K‐antagonists (VKA, n  = 1186) and non‐vitamin‐K‐antagonist‐oral‐anticoagulants (NOAC, n  = 107). Confounding was addressed using propensity score matching, cox regression modeling and multivariate modeling. Main outcomes were occurrence, extent, and timing of HE ( 〉 33%/ 〉 6 mL) and its association with 3‐month functional outcome. Results Occurrence of HE was not different after deep versus lobar ICH in patients with non‐OAC‐ICH (39/356 [11.0%] vs. 36/305 [11.8%] , P  = 0.73), VKA‐ICH (249/681 [36.6%] vs. 183/505 [36.2%] , P  = 0.91), and NOAC‐ICH (21/69 [30.4%] vs. 12/38 [31.6%] , P  = 0.90). HE extent did not differ after non‐OAC‐ICH (deep:+59% [40–122] vs. lobar:+74% [37–124] , P  = 0.65), but both patients with VKA‐ICH and NOAC‐ICH showed greater HE extent after deep ICH [VKA‐ICH, deep: +94% [54–199] vs. lobar: +56% [35–116] , P   〈  0.001; NOAC‐ICH, deep: +74% [56–123] vs. lobar: +40% [21–49] , P  = 0.001). Deep compared to lobar ICH patients had higher HE hazard during first 13.5 h after onset (Hazard ratio [HR]: 1.85 [1.03–3.31] , P  = 0.04), followed by lower hazard (13.5–26.5 h, HR: 0.46 [0.23–0.89], P  = 0.02), and equal hazard thereafter (HR: 0.96 [0.56–1.65], P  = 0.89). Odds ratio for unfavorable outcome was higher after HE in deep (4.31 [2.71–6.86], P   〈  0.001) versus lobar ICH (2.82 [1.71–4.66], P   〈  0.001), and only significant after small‐medium (1st volume‐quarter, deep: 3.09 [1.52–6.29], P   〈  0.01; lobar: 3.86 [1.35–11.04], P  = 0.01) as opposed to large‐sized ICH (4th volume‐quarter, deep: 1.09 [0.13–9.20], P  = 0.94; lobar: 2.24 [0.72–7.04], P  = 0.17). Interpretation HE occurrence does not differ among deep and lobar ICH. However, compared to lobar ICH, HE after deep ICH is of greater extent in OAC‐ICH, occurs earlier and may be of greater clinical relevance. Overall, clinical significance is more apparent after small–medium compared to large‐sized bleedings.
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    ISSN: 2328-9503 , 2328-9503
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    Publisher: Wiley
    Publication Date: 2020
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    In: Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease, MDPI AG, Vol. 10, No. 5 ( 2023-04-22), p. 185-
    Abstract: Background: Hyperdense lesions in CT after EVT of LVO are common. These lesions are predictors for haemorrhages and an equivalent of the final infarct. The aim of this study based on FDCT was the evaluation of predisposing factors for these lesions. Methods: Using a local database, 474 patients with mTICI ≥ 2B after EVT were recruited retrospectively. A postinterventional FDCT after recanalisation was analysed regarding such hyperdense lesions. This was correlated with a variety of items (demographics, past medical history, stroke assessment/treatment and short-/long-term follow-up). Results: Significant differences were present in NHISS at admission, regarding time window, ASPECTS in initial NECT, location of the LVO, CT-perfusion (penumbra, mismatch ratio), haemostatic parameters (INR, aPTT), duration of EVT, number of EVT attempts, TICI, affected brain region, volume of demarcation and FDCT-ASPECTS. The ICH-rate, the volume of demarcation in follow-up NECT and the mRS at 90 days differed in association with these hyperdensities. INR, the location of demarcation, the volume of demarcation and the FDCT-ASPECTS could be demonstrated as independent factors for the development of such lesions. Conclusion: Our results support the prognostic value of hyperdense lesions after EVT. We identified the volume of the lesion, the affection of grey matter and the plasmatic coagulation system as independent factors for the development of such lesions.
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    ISSN: 2308-3425
    Language: English
    Publisher: MDPI AG
    Publication Date: 2023
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    In:  Neurology - Neuroimmunology Neuroinflammation Vol. 6, No. 5 ( 2019-09), p. e588-
    In: Neurology - Neuroimmunology Neuroinflammation, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 6, No. 5 ( 2019-09), p. e588-
    Abstract: To investigate whether the systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) without infection as surrogate of a systemic immune response is associated with poor long-term functional outcome in patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Methods We analyzed consecutive patients with spontaneous ICH from our prospective cohort study (2018–2015). SIRS was defined according to standard criteria: i.e., 2 or more of the following parameters during hospitalization: body temperature 〈 36°C or 〉 38°C, respiratory rate 〉 20 per minute, heart rate 〉 90 per minute, or white blood cell count 〈 4,000/μL or 〉 12,000/μL in the absence of infection. The primary outcome consisted of the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at 3 and 12 months investigated by adjusted ordinal shift analyses. Bias and confounding were addressed by propensity score matching and multivariable regression models. Results Of 780 patients with ICH, 21.8% (n = 170) developed SIRS during hospitalization. Patients with SIRS showed more severe ICH compared with those without; i.e., larger ICH volumes (18.3 cm 3 , interquartile range [IQR 4.6–47.2 cm 3 ] vs 7.4 cm 3 , IQR [2.4–18.6 cm 3 ]; p 〈 0.01), increased intraventricular hemorrhage (57.6%, n = 98/170 vs 24.8%, n = 79/319; p 〈 0.01), and poorer neurologic admission status (NIH Stroke Scale score 16, IQR [7–30] vs 6, IQR [3–12] ; p 〈 0.01). ICH severity-adjusted analyses revealed an independent association of SIRS with poorer functional outcome after 3 (OR 1.80, 95% CI [1.08–3.00]; p = 0.025) and 12 months (OR 1.76, 95% CI [1.04–2.96]; p = 0.034). Increased ICH volumes on follow-up imaging (OR 1.38, 95% CI [1.01–1.89]; p = 0.05) and previous liver dysfunction (OR 3.01, 95% CI [1.03–10.19]; p = 0.04) were associated with SIRS. Conclusions In patients with ICH, we identified SIRS to be predictive of poorer long-term functional outcome over the entire range of mRS estimates. Clinically relevant associations with SIRS were documented for previous liver dysfunction and hematoma enlargement.
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    ISSN: 2332-7812
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    Publisher: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
    Publication Date: 2019
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