Thrombolytic therapy is an only determinant factor for stroke evolution in large anterior choroidal artery infarcts
Journal
Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases
Journal Volume
23
Journal Issue
5
Pages
1089-1093
Date Issued
2014
Author(s)
Abstract
Large anterior choroidal artery (AChA) infarcts are frequently associated with stroke evolution. This study aimed to investigate the major determinants for stroke evolution in patients with large AChA infarcts. Methods: We studied 118 consecutive adult patients with acute large AChA infarcts. The diagnosis was confirmed as abnormal hyperintensities in 3 or more rostracaudal magnetic resonance imaging slices (5 mm thickness) using diffusion-weighted imaging within typical AChA vascular regions. Stroke evolution was defined as neurologic deterioration with an increase in National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score by at least 4 or an increase of NIHSS score in motor function by at least 2 in 7 days after stroke onset. Results: Forty-seven (39.8%) patients developed stroke evolution. Thrombolytic therapy was inversely associated with the occurrence of stroke evolution (P =.004). Using multivariate analysis, thrombolytic therapy was the only protective determinant for stroke evolution (adjusted odds ratio,.08; 95% confidence interval,.01 to.67). Patients with large AChA infarcts receiving thrombolytic therapy had less unfavorable long-term functional outcome than those not receiving thrombolytic therapy (adjusted odds ratio,.11; 95% confidence interval,.02-.75). Conclusions: Thrombolytic therapy is an only determinant factor for stroke evolution in large AChA infarcts, which reduced the risk of stroke evolution and improved functional outcome. ? 2014 by National Stroke Association.
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alteplase; adult; aged; article; brain infarction; cerebrovascular accident; deterioration; diffusion weighted imaging; female; fibrinolytic therapy; human; large anterior choroidal artery infarct; major clinical study; male; motor performance; National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale; nuclear magnetic resonance imaging; priority journal; risk reduction; treatment outcome; Cerebral Infarction; chi square distribution; disability; disease course; middle aged; motor activity; multivariate analysis; neurologic examination; pathophysiology; predictive value; retrospective study; risk; risk factor; statistical model; Aged; Cerebral Infarction; Chi-Square Distribution; Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Disability Evaluation; Disease Progression; Female; Humans; Logistic Models; Male; Middle Aged; Motor Activity; Multivariate Analysis; Neurologic Examination; Odds Ratio; Predictive Value of Tests; Retrospective Studies; Risk Factors; Thrombolytic Therapy; Treatment Outcome
Type
journal article