Peripheral Vascular Disease

Article Neurosciences

Somatosensory evoked potentials amplitude is enhanced after non-invasive brain stimulation in chronic ischemic stroke: Preliminary results from a randomised control trial

Jeshma Jayan, Sunil K. Narayan, Yasmin Nesha Haniffa, Navin Kumar

Summary: This study investigated the effects of transcranial electrical and magnetic stimulation on somatosensory evoked potentials in chronic ischemic stroke patients, finding that the real tDCS and rTMS combination results in significant improvement and is safe for use.

JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES (2024)

Article Peripheral Vascular Disease

Apoptosis-inducing, anti-angiogenic and anti-migratory effects of a dinuclear Pd(II) complex on breast cancer: A promising novel compound

Merve Erkisa Genel, Kaan Adacan, Selin Selvi, Deniz Erol Kutucu, Ayca Uvez, Elif Ilkay Armutak, Abdurrahman Sengul, Engin Ulukaya, Ebru Gurel Gurevin

Summary: This study investigated the anti-growth/cytotoxic effect of a dinuclear Pd(II) complex on breast cancer cell lines and confirmed its anti-migration and antiangiogenic properties. The results suggest the potential of this complex in the treatment of breast cancer.

MICROVASCULAR RESEARCH (2024)

Review Hematology

Comparison of important factors to patients recovering from pulmonary embolism and items covered in patient-reported outcome measures: A mixed-methods systematic review

Stian Ingemann-Molden, Christina Krogner Caspersen, Nanna Rolving, Anette Arbjerg Hojen, Frederikus A. Klok, Erik L. Grove, Barbara Cristina Brocki, Jane Andreasen

Summary: This study found that no single PROM covered all aspects considered important by PE patients. PROMs recommended in the ICHOM core set covered most aspects, but worrisome thoughts, hypervigilance around symptoms, and uncertainty of illness were not covered.

THROMBOSIS RESEARCH (2024)

Article Neurosciences

Chagas disease stroke and associated risk factors: A case-control study

Eduardo Sousa de Melo, Rodrigo de Paiva Bezerra, Arthur Cesario de Holanda, Maria Junia Lira e Silva, Paloma Peter Travassos, Tayne Fernanda Lemos da Silva, Genova Maria de Azevedo Oliveira, Silvia Marinho Martins Alves, Carolina de Araujo Medeiros, Maria das Neves Dantas da Silveira Barros, Wilson Alves de Oliveira, Gisele Sampaio Silva, Luciana Patrizia Alves de Andrade Valenca

Summary: Cardiac involvement has been found to be the predominant factor correlated with stroke in Chagas disease. While atherosclerosis-related risk factors are prevalent, their influence on ischemic stroke in Chagas disease appears limited.

JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES (2024)

Article Hematology

Adhesive properties of plasma-circulating and platelet-derived microvesicles from healthy individuals

E. O. Artemenko, S. I. Obydennyi, K. S. Troyanova, G. A. Novichkova, D. Y. Nechipurenko, M. A. Panteleev

Summary: In this study, we investigated the adhesive properties of circulating plasma-derived and platelet-derived microvesicles (MVs) and their potential role in thrombus growth. The results showed that both types of MVs weakly bound fibrinogen but did not stably adhere to immobilized fibrinogen. Moreover, the presence of these MVs did not significantly affect thrombus formation. Therefore, MVs present in the plasma of healthy individuals are unlikely to directly contribute to thrombus formation under arterial flow conditions.

THROMBOSIS RESEARCH (2024)

Letter Hematology

Recent monthly mortality for pulmonary embolism in the US

Giuseppe Lippi, Camilla Mattiuzzi, Emmanuel J. Favaloro

THROMBOSIS RESEARCH (2024)

Article Peripheral Vascular Disease

Astrocytic expression of Yes-associated protein (YAP) regulates retinal neovascularization in a mouse model of oxygen-induced retinopathy

Zhifei Liu, Jieqiong Zhang, Xue Li, Qiumei Hu, Xi Chen, Linlin Luo, Liqianyu Ai, Jian Ye

Summary: The study revealed that astrocytic YAP can alleviate retinal pathological angiogenesis by inhibiting overactivation of astrocytes, thereby suppressing excessive VEGF-A production and neuroinflammation.

MICROVASCULAR RESEARCH (2024)

Article Peripheral Vascular Disease

Differences in peripheral microcirculatory blood flow regulation in chronic kidney disease based on wavelet analysis of resting near-infrared spectroscopy

Jingting Yao, Justin D. Sprick, Jinhee Jeong, Jeanie Park, David A. Reiter

Summary: This study used time-frequency spectral analysis of resting near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) signals to evaluate the regulation of peripheral microvascular perfusion in CKD patients. The findings suggest that CKD patients have impaired neurogenic and endothelial functions, which may be associated with increased sympathetic activity and reduced endothelial function in CKD.

MICROVASCULAR RESEARCH (2024)

Review Hematology

Thrombotic triad in microgravity

Mohammad M. Elahi, Alexandra N. Witt, Edward L. G. Pryzdial, Paul B. McBeth

Summary: Thrombotic disease may be underdiagnosed in microgravity conditions, and the underlying factors are still poorly understood. A case of internal jugular vein thrombosis was recently diagnosed in a low-risk female astronaut, and six out of ten additional crew members showed risk factors for jugular venous flow. Observations in space and studies on Earth suggest that microgravity affects blood flow, coagulation, and vascular function.

THROMBOSIS RESEARCH (2024)

Article Hematology

Trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) are possibly involved in corticosteroid resistance in adult patients with immune thrombocytopenia

Lei Liu, Huifang Xu, Jian Wang, Haiyan Wang, Saisai Ren, Qian Huang, Mingyan Zhang, Hui Zhou, Chunyan Yang, Lu Jia, Yu Huang, Hao Zhang, Yanling Tao, Ying Li, Yanan Min

Summary: This study investigated the gut microbiota metabolites and cytokines, chemokines, and growth factors in patients with ITP and found their association with treatment responsiveness. The findings suggest that imbalanced secretion of cyto(chemo)kins/growth factors and inadequate levels of TMAO are characteristic of patients with ITP.

THROMBOSIS RESEARCH (2024)

Article Hematology

Driver gene KRAS aggravates cancer-associated stroke outcomes

Haomin Yan, Tsutomu Sasaki, Yasufumi Gon, Kumiko Nishiyama, Hideaki Kanki, Hideki Mochizuki

Summary: The incidence of cancer-associated stroke has increased with the prolonged survival times of cancer patients. In this study, the researchers focused on the driver gene KRAS and found that KRAS mutations exacerbated neurological deficits after stroke and promoted tumor growth. They also identified the upregulation of pro-inflammatory responses and the promotion of STAT3 phosphorylation in mice with KRAS mutations. Additionally, the researchers found that colorectal cancer patients with stroke onset within 3 months after cancer diagnosis had a worse prognosis.

THROMBOSIS RESEARCH (2024)

Article Hematology

Shock score for prediction of clinical outcomes among stable patients with acute symptomatic pulmonary embolism

Marta Najarro, Winnifer Briceno, Carmen Rodriguez, Alfonso Muriel, Sara Gonzalez, Ana Castillo, Ignacio Jara, Parth Rali, Catalin Toma, Behnood Bikdeli, David Jimenez

Summary: The CPES score is a useful tool in identifying the risk of hemodynamic deterioration in normotensive patients with acute PE, with acceptable C-statistic, excellent specificity, and low positive predictive value.

THROMBOSIS RESEARCH (2024)

Article Neurosciences

One year clinical outcome of dual anti-platelet therapy with the Novel Ticagrelor plus Aspirin versus Clopidogrel plus Aspirin for Endovascular Intervention of patients with Intracranial Aneurysm: A meta-analysis

Yunxia Zhou, Shenglan He, Yanhong Hu

Summary: Compared with clopidogrel, DAPT with ticagrelor plus aspirin was associated with significantly lower thromboembolic events without an increase in hemorrhagic events in the treatment of intracranial aneurysms, according to the one-year clinical outcome analysis. However, larger upcoming trials are needed to confirm the effectiveness and safety of ticagrelor-associated DAPT.

JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES (2024)

Article Peripheral Vascular Disease

Design of in vitro biomimetic experimental system and simulation analysis for transvascular transport of nano-preparation

Guangzhen Zhou, Yan Gao, Yanbin Shi, Shengnan Qiu, Guimei Lin, Xinbing Ding, Wenguang Wang, Yihua Feng, Fei Wang, Jinwei Qiao

Summary: This study utilized an in vitro biomimetic experimental system to investigate the transvascular transport of nano-preparations, and found that the pressure gradient between vascular fluid pressure and interstitial fluid pressure determines the existence of the enhanced penetration and retention effect of nanopreparations.

MICROVASCULAR RESEARCH (2024)

Article Peripheral Vascular Disease

Vessel Metrics: A software tool for automated analysis of vascular structure in confocal imaging

Sean D. Mcgarry, Cynthia Adjekukor, Suchit Ahuja, Jasper Greysson-Wong, Idy Vien, Kristina D. Rinker, Sarah J. Childs

Summary: The article introduces a software tool called Vessel Metrics for analyzing developmental vascular microscopy images, which can expedite the analysis process and ensure consistency between research groups. The tool includes a segmentation algorithm that accurately quantifies different image types and has been validated in zebrafish and mouse models.

MICROVASCULAR RESEARCH (2024)

Article Neurosciences

A qualitative study of barriers and facilitators to using tenecteplase to treat acute ischemic stroke

Sidarrth Prasad, Erica M. Jones, Mehari Gebreyohanns, Veronica Aguilera, DaiWai M. Olson, Jane A. Anderson, Sean I. Savitz, Salvador C. Flores, Steven J. Warach, Charlotte E. Rhodes, Mark P. Goldberg, Nneka L. Ifejika

Summary: This study identified the barriers and facilitators to adopting tenecteplase (TNK) as a thrombolytic treatment for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) by conducting qualitative research with stroke clinicians in Texas. The findings suggest that providing evidence and identifying key change processes can help clinicians achieve consensus on adopting TNK for AIS treatment.

JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES (2024)

Article Peripheral Vascular Disease

Harnessing the benefits of glycine supplementation for improved pancreatic microcirculation in type 1 diabetes mellitus

Bing Wang, Xiaohong Song, Xu Zhang, Yuan Li, Mengting Xu, Xueting Liu, Bingwei Li, Sunjing Fu, Hao Ling, Yingyu Wang, Xiaoyan Zhang, Ailing Li, Mingming Liu

Summary: This study found that glycine supplementation can improve pancreatic microcirculation in T1DM mice and reverse the production of inflammatory cytokines. Furthermore, glycine supplementation also alleviates damage to pancreatic islet and vascular tissues, suggesting a potential therapeutic effect for T1DM.

MICROVASCULAR RESEARCH (2024)

Article Neurosciences

An examination of geographic access to outpatient stroke rehabilitation services in Tennessee, a stroke belt state

Phoebe M. Tran, Cenjing Zhu, William T. Harris II, Sajeesh K. Kamala Raghavan, Agricola Odoi, Liem Tran

Summary: This study assessed the geographic accessibility of stroke rehabilitation facilities in Tennessee. The study found that rural counties had significantly longer travel distances and times compared to urban counties. Counties with high and medium stroke prevalence also had higher travel times and distances compared to low stroke prevalence counties. Therefore, addressing transportation barriers and implementing tele-rehabilitation are crucial for improving access to stroke aftercare in these areas.

JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES (2024)

Article Hematology

Safety of fixed-dose heparin titration boluses in underweight patients

Roxanne Mcknight, Mohammad Salameh, Lee Ann Jones, Greta Anton, Lindsay Carter

Summary: This study evaluated the safety of fixed-dose heparin titration boluses in underweight patients with VTE. The results showed that although underweight patients required more frequent holding of heparin, there was no significant increase in bleeding risk.

THROMBOSIS RESEARCH (2024)

Article Neurosciences

Association of Chinese visceral adiposity index with clinical outcome in patients after endovascular thrombectomy

Lili Xu, Shuaiyu Chen, Jing Xu, Yanyan Shi, Zhihang Huang, Meng Wang, Ziqiao Wei, Hui Cao, Junshan Zhou, Wei Wang, Mingyang Du

Summary: This study found that the Chinese Visceral Adiposity Index (CVAI) is positively correlated with 90-day poor outcome in Chinese ischemic stroke patients after endovascular thrombectomy (EVT).

JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES (2024)