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Rubinos C, Waters B, Hirsch LJ. Predicting and Treating Post-traumatic Epilepsy. Curr Treat Options Neurol 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11940-022-00727-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Guo X, Zhong R, Han Y, Zhang H, Zhang X, Lin W. Incidence and relevant factors for seizures after spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Seizure 2022; 101:30-38. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2022.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Zawar I, Briskin I, Hantus S. Risk factors that predict delayed seizure detection on continuous electroencephalogram (cEEG) in a large sample size of critically ill patients. Epilepsia Open 2022; 7:131-143. [PMID: 34913615 PMCID: PMC8886063 DOI: 10.1002/epi4.12572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Majority of seizures are detected within 24 hours on continuous EEG (cEEG). Some patients have delayed seizure detection after 24 hours. The purpose of this research was to identify risk factors that predict delayed seizure detection and to determine optimal cEEG duration for various patient subpopulations. METHODS We retrospectively identified all patients ≥18 years of age who underwent cEEG at Cleveland clinic during calendar year 2016. Clinical and EEG data for all patients and time to seizure detection for seizure patients were collected. RESULTS Twenty-four hundred and two patients met inclusion criteria. Of these, 316 (13.2%) had subclinical seizures. Sixty-five (20.6%) patients had delayed seizures detection after 24 hours. Seizure detection increased linearly till 36 hours of monitoring, and odds of seizure detection increased by 46% for every additional day of monitoring. Delayed seizure risk factors included stupor (13.2% after 48 hours, P = .031), lethargy (25.9%, P = .013), lateralized (LPDs) (27.7%, P = .029) or generalized periodic discharges (GPDs) (33.3%, P = .022), acute brain insults (25.5%, P = .036), brain bleeds (32.8%, P = .014), especially multiple concomitant bleeds (61.1%, P < .001), altered mental status (34.7%, P = .001) as primary cEEG indication, and use of antiseizure medications (27.8%, P < .001) at cEEG initiation. SIGNIFICANCE Given the linear seizure detection trend, 36 hours of standard monitoring appears more optimal than 24 hours especially for high-risk patients. For awake patients without epileptiform discharges, <24 hours of monitoring appears sufficient. Previous studies have shown that coma and LPDs predict delayed seizure detection. We found that stupor and lethargy were also associated with delayed seizure detection. LPDs and GPDs were associated with delayed seizures. Other delayed seizure risk factors included acute brain insults, brain bleeds especially multiple concomitant bleeds, altered mental status as primary cEEG indication, and use of ASMs at cEEG initiation. Longer cEEG (≥48 hours) is suggested for these high-risk patients.
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- Ifrah Zawar
- Epilepsy CenterNeurological InstituteCleveland ClinicClevelandOhioUSA
- University of Virginia School of MedicineCharlottesvilleVirginiaUSA
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- Department of Quantitative Health SciencesLerner Research InstituteCleveland ClinicClevelandOhioUSA
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- Epilepsy CenterNeurological InstituteCleveland ClinicClevelandOhioUSA
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Ultra-Early Induction of General Anesthesia for Reducing Rebleeding Rates in Patients with Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2021; 30:105926. [PMID: 34171637 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2021.105926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Rebleeding of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is one of the significant risk factors for poor clinical outcome. The rebleeding risk is the highest during the acute phase with an approximate rebleeding rate of 9-17% within the first 24 h. Theoretically, general anesthesia can stabilize a patient's vital signs; however, its effectiveness as initial management for preventing post-aSAH rebleeding remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and safety of ultra-early general anesthesia induction for reducing the rebleeding rates among patients with aSAH. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively evaluated patients with aSAH who were admitted to our department between January 2013 and December 2019. All the patients underwent ultra-early general anesthesia induction as initial management regardless of their severity. We evaluated the rebleeding rate before definitive treatment, factors influencing rebleeding, and general anesthesia complications. RESULTS We included 191 patients with two-third of them having a poor clinical grade (World Federation of Neurological Society [WFNS] grade IV or V). The median duration from admission to general anesthesia induction was 22 min. Rebleeding before definitive treatment occurred in nine patients (4.7%). There were significant differences in the Glasgow Coma Scale score (p = 0.047), WFNS grade (p = 0.02), and dissecting aneurysm (p <0.001) between the rebleeding and non-rebleeding patients. There were no cases of unsuccessful tracheal intubation or rebleeding during general anesthesia induction. CONCLUSION Ultra-early general anesthesia induction could be performed safely in patients with aSAH, regardless of the WFNS grade; moreover, it resulted in lower rebleeding rate than that reported in previous epidemiological reports.
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Ma S, Fan X, Zhao X, Wang K, Wang H, Yang Y. Risk factors for early-onset seizures after stroke: A systematicreview and meta-analysis of 18 observational studies. Brain Behav 2021; 11:e02142. [PMID: 33942550 PMCID: PMC8213649 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.2142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Revised: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To systematically evaluate the risk factors of early-onset seizures after stroke, in order to better provide evidence-based results for early detection, identification, targeted prevention, and treatment of this disease. METHODS PubMed, EMBASE, The Cochrane Library, CNKI, and WanFang databases were searched to collect relevant studies on the risk factors of early-onset seizures after stroke from January 2010 to January 2020. Meta-analysis of all included studies was performed by using RevMan version 5.3 and Stata version 14.0 software. RESULTS Eighteen case-control studies with a total sample size of 13,289 cases, including 813 cases with early-onset seizures after stroke, and 12,476 cases with non-early-onset seizures after stroke were included. The results of meta-analysis showed that cortical involvement [Odds Ratio (OR) = 5.00, 95%Confidence Interval (CI) (2.85, 8.74), p < .00001], cerebral infarction with hemorrhagic transformation [OR = 2.77, 95%CI (1.87, 4.11), p < .00001] and intracerebral hemorrhage [OR = 1.83, 95%CI (1.13, 2.97), p = .01]-related factors showed greater association with the occurrence of early-onset seizures after stroke. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that cortical involvement, intracerebral hemorrhage, and cerebral infarction with hemorrhagic transformation are important predictors and risk factors for early seizures after stroke, while the patient's gender, age, NHISS score, alcoholism, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, dyslipidemia, receiving surgical treatment, and reperfusion therapy showed no association with the occurrence of early-onset seizures after stroke.
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- Sitian Ma
- Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Shaanxi, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Shaanxi, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Shaanxi, China
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Wong YS, Wu CS, Ong CT. Discontinuation of preventive antiepileptic drugs in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage. BMC Neurol 2021; 21:150. [PMID: 33827479 PMCID: PMC8025523 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-021-02177-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background The risk factors for seizures in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) stroke and the effect of seizure prevention by anticonvulsant are not well understood. Limited studies have investigated the risk of seizure after discontinuing antiepileptic drugs in patients with ICH. This study aimed to investigate the role of valproic acid (VA) for seizure prevention and to access the risk of seizure after anticonvulsant withdrawal in patients with spontaneous ICH. Methods Between 2013 and 2015, 177 patients with ICH were enrolled in this 3-year retrospective study. Seizures were classified as early seizure (first seizure within 1 week of ICH), delayed seizure (first seizure after 1 week), and late seizure (any seizure after 1 week). Binary logistic regression was used to evaluate the relationship between baseline clinical factors and late seizures between study periods. VA was prescribed or discontinued based on the decision of the physician in charge. Results Seizures occurred in 24 patients, including early seizure in 6.78% (12/177) of the patients, delayed seizure in 7.27% (12/165) of the patients without early seizure, and late seizure in 9.60% (17/177) of the patients. Most seizures occurred within the first year. Binary logistic regression analysis showed ICH with cortex involvement as the independent risk factor for seizures. VA did not decrease the risk of seizures. Patients with ICH with cortical involvement using anticonvulsants for longer than 3 months did not have a decreased risk of seizures (odds ratio 1.86, 95% CI: 0.43–8.05). Conclusions Spontaneous ICH with cortex involvement is the risk factor for seizure. Most seizures occurred within 1 year after stroke onset over a 3-year follow up. Discontinuation of antiepileptic drug within 3 months in patients does not increase the risk of seizure. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12883-021-02177-w.
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- Yi-Sin Wong
- Department of Family Medicine, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi, Taiwan.,Department of Nursing, Min-Hwei Junior College of Health Care Management, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, 539 Chung-Shao Road, Chia-Yi, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, 539 Chung-Shao Road, Chia-Yi, Taiwan.
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Kutty RK. Reply to Letter to Editor. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2020; 30:105422. [PMID: 33187829 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2020.105422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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- Raja K Kutty
- Associate Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
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Ischemic stroke (IS) and hemorrhagic stroke (HS) can be devastating complications during pregnancy and the puerperium that are thought to occur in approximately 30 in 100,000 pregnancies. In high-risk groups, such as women with preeclampsia, the incidence of both stroke subtypes, combined, is up to 6-fold higher than in pregnant women without these disorders. IS or HS may present in young women with atypical symptoms including headache, seizure, extremity weakness, dizziness, nausea, behavioral changes, and visual symptoms. Obstetric anesthesiologists who recognize these signs and symptoms of pregnancy-related stroke are well positioned to facilitate timely care. Acute stroke of any type is an emergency that should prompt immediate coordination of care between obstetric anesthesiologists, stroke neurologists, high-risk obstetricians, nurses, and neonatologists. Historically, guidelines have not addressed the unique situation of maternal stroke, and pregnant women have been excluded from the large stroke trials. More recently, several publications and professional societies have highlighted that pregnant women suspected of having IS or HS should be evaluated for the same therapies as nonpregnant women. Vaginal delivery is generally preferred unless there are obstetric indications for cesarean delivery. Neuraxial analgesia and anesthesia are frequently safer than general anesthesia for cesarean delivery in the patient with a recent stroke. Potential exceptions include therapeutic anticoagulation or intracranial hypertension with risk of herniation. General anesthesia may be appropriate when cesarean delivery will be combined with intracranial neurosurgery.
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- Eliza C Miller
- From the Department of Neurology, Division of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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Shamalov NA, Stakhovskaya LV, Klochihina OA, Polunina OS, Polunina EA. [An analysis of the dynamics of the main types of stroke and pathogenetic variants of ischemic stroke]. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 2019; 119:5-10. [PMID: 31184619 DOI: 10.17116/jnevro20191190325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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To analyze the main changes in the prevalence of stroke types and pathogenetic variants of ischemic stroke based on the data obtained from seven regions of the Russian Federation among the population aged 25 years and older. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In total, 29 779 cases of stroke, of which 4167 cases were registered in 2009 and 3402 cases in 2016, were detected during the period from 2009 to 2016. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The comparative analysis showed that the proportion of unspecified stroke (unspecified as a hemorrhage and or heart attack) decreased by 11 times from 4.7% to 0.4% (p<0.001). A decrease in 28-day mortality in ischemic stroke, intracerebral and subarachnoid hemorrhage was registered. A change in the ratio of the prevalence of pathogenetic variants of ischemic stroke was revealed. Over the 8-year period, the prevalence of cardioembolic stroke decreased from 35% to 21% (p=0.037). The prevalence of other pathogenetic variants of ischemic stroke has undergone changes. The changes in the ratio of the types of stroke studied are primarily related to the improvement of the diagnosis of stroke types, due to an increase in the percentage of computer tomography/magnetic resonance imaging performed, as well as the introduction of high-tech methods of helping patients with stroke and its effective prevention.
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- N A Shamalov
- Federal Center for Cerebrovascular Pathology and Styroke, Moscow, Russia
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- Federal Center for Cerebrovascular Pathology and Styroke, Moscow, Russia
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- Federal Center for Cerebrovascular Pathology and Styroke, Moscow, Russia
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- Astrakhan State Medical University, Astrakhan, Russia
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- Astrakhan State Medical University, Astrakhan, Russia
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Neuro Intensive Care Unit. PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CLINICS 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cpha.2018.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Klochihina OA, Shprakh VV, Polunina EA, Strakhov OA. [Dynamics of mortality rates in different types of stroke in the territories included in the Federal program of reorganization of care for stroke patients]. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 2019; 119:19-26. [PMID: 32207714 DOI: 10.17116/jnevro201911912219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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AIM To study and analyze the dynamics of one-day, 7-day and 28-day mortality rates in different types of stroke. MATERIAL AND METHODS The retrospective study was based on the data of the territorial population register for 2009-2016 from seven territories of the Russian Federation in which the Federal program of reorganization of care for stroke patients came into force in 2009. The study population included men and women, aged 25 years and older, registered in the study area. A total of 29.779 stroke cases were identified. The mortality rate was calculated as the ratio of the number of stroke cases that ended fatally to the number of stroke cases per year. The dynamics of the mortality rate of the following types of stroke was analyzed: subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and ischemic stroke (IS). RESULTS Between 2009 and 2010, there was an increase in SAH one-day, 7-day and 28-day mortality rates and in ICH one-day, 7-day mortality rates. In the period from 2009 to 2010, the increased ICH 28-day mortality rates tended to increase, while the IS one-day, 7-day and 28-day mortality rates decreased. One-day, 7-day and 28-day mortality rates in SAH, ICH, IS had a declining trend from 2010 to 2016. A slight increase in SAH one-day mortality rate in 2014 and 2015 and SAH 7-day mortality rate in 2013 was observed. The same trend was noted for ICH mortality rates in 2013 and 2016 and in 2013, respectively. The IS one-day, 7-day and 28-day mortality rates slightly increased in 2014. CONCLUSION According to the territorial-population register from 2009 to 2016, a significant decrease in one-day, 7-day and 28-day mortality rates in all types of stroke in the studied territories was registered. There is no doubt that this is due to the successful implementation of the Federal program of reorganization of care for stroke patients carried out in this period in the territories included in the study.
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- O A Klochihina
- Federal Center for Cerebrovascular Pathology and Stroke, Moscow, Russia
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- Irkutsk State Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education - branch of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Irkutsk, Russia
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- Astrakhan State Medical University, Astrakhan, Russia
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- Moscow University for Industry and Finance 'Synergy', Moscow, Russia
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Background Seizures are a considerable complication in critically ill patients. Their incidence is significantly high in neurosciences intensive care unit patients. Seizure prophylaxis with anti-epileptic drugs is a common practice in neurosciences intensive care unit. However, its utility in patients without clinical seizure, with an underlying neurological injury, is somewhat controversial. Body In this article, we have reviewed the evidence for seizure prophylaxis in commonly encountered neurological conditions in neurosciences intensive care unit and discussed the possible prognostic role of continuous electroencephalography monitoring in detecting early seizures in critically ill patients. Conclusion Based on the current evidence and guidelines, we have proposed a presumptive protocol for seizure prophylaxis in neurosciences intensive care unit. Patients with severe traumatic brain injury and possible subarachnoid hemorrhage seem to benefit with a short course of anti-epileptic drug. In patients with other neurological illnesses, the use of continuous electroencephalography would make sense rather than indiscriminately administering anti-epileptic drug.
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Effects of anti-epileptic drugs on spreading depolarization-induced epileptiform activity in mouse hippocampal slices. Sci Rep 2017; 7:11884. [PMID: 28928441 PMCID: PMC5605655 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-12346-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2017] [Accepted: 09/07/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Epilepsy and spreading depolarization (SD) are both episodic brain disorders and often exist together in the same individual. In CA1 pyramidal neurons of mouse hippocampal slices, induction of SD evoked epileptiform activities, including the ictal-like bursts, which occurred during the repolarizing phase of SD, and the subsequent generation of paroxysmal depolarization shifts (PDSs), which are characterized by mild depolarization plateau with overriding spikes. The duration of the ictal-like activity was correlated with both the recovery time and the depolarization potential of SD, whereas the parameters of PDSs were not significantly correlated with the parameters of SD. Moreover, we systematically evaluated the effects of multiple anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) on SD-induced epileptiform activity. Among the drugs that are known to inhibit voltage-gated sodium channels, carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproate, lamotrigine, and zonisamide reduced the frequency of PDSs and the overriding firing bursts in 20–25 min after the induction of SD. The GABA uptake inhibitor tiagabine exhibited moderate effects and partially limited the incidence of PDSs after SD. AEDs including gabapentin, levetiracetam, ethosuximide, felbamate, and vigabatrin, had no significant effect on SD-induced epileptic activity. Taken together, these results demonstrate the effects of AEDs on SD and the related epileptiform activity at the cellular level.
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- Michael T Lawton
- From the Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ (M.T.L.); and the Department of Neurosurgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY (G.E.V.)
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- From the Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ (M.T.L.); and the Department of Neurosurgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY (G.E.V.)
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Olmes DG, Hamer HM. The debate: Treatment after the first seizure-The PRO. Seizure 2017; 49:90-91. [PMID: 28511919 DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2017.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2017] [Accepted: 04/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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According to current diagnosis criteria, first seizures constitute beginning epilepsy when they carry recurrence risks of ≥60% over the next 10 years. This is frequently the case and warrants AED treatment. Evidence argues against deferring treatment when provoking factors such as sleep deprivation are reported. There are several characteristics of first seizures which markedly increase recurrence risk but not clearly beyond 60%. This includes status epilepticus or seizure flurries at first manifestation or focal semiology indicating focal epilepsy. In this situation, there are still various medical, social and individual aspects supporting early initiation of AED. Modern AED allow this safely and at low dosages.
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- David G Olmes
- Department of Neurology and Epilepsy Center, University Hospital Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology and Epilepsy Center, University Hospital Erlangen, Germany.
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In subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), seizures are frequent and occur at different time points, likely reflecting heterogeneous pathophysiology. Young patients, those with more severe SAH (by clot burden or presence of severe mental status changes at onset or focal neurologic deficits at any time), those with associated increased cortical irritation (by infarction or presence of underlying hematoma), and patients undergoing craniotomy are at higher risk. Advanced neurophysiologic monitoring allows for seizure burden quantification, identification of subclinical seizures, and interictal patterns as well as neurovascular complications that may have an independent impact on the outcome in this population. Practice regarding seizure prophylaxis varies widely; its institution is often guided by the risk-benefit ratio of seizures and medication side effects. Newer anticonvulsants seem to be equally effective and may have a more favorable profile. However, questions regarding the association of seizures and vasospasm, the therapeutic dosing, timing, and duration of antiepileptic treatment and the impact of seizures and antiepileptics on the outcome remain unanswered. In this review, we provide a broad overview of the work in this area and offer a diagnostic and therapeutic approach based on our own expert opinion.
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Neshige S, Kuriyama M, Yoshimoto T, Takeshima S, Himeno T, Takamatsu K, Sato M, Ota S. Seizures after intracerebral hemorrhage; risk factor, recurrence, efficacy of antiepileptic drug. J Neurol Sci 2015; 359:318-22. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2015.09.358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2015] [Revised: 08/23/2015] [Accepted: 09/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Yoon SJ, Joo JY, Kim YB, Hong CK, Chung J. Effects of Prophylactic Antiepileptic Drugs on Clinical Outcomes in Patients with a Good Clinical Grade Suffering from Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. J Cerebrovasc Endovasc Neurosurg 2015; 17:166-72. [PMID: 26526008 PMCID: PMC4626338 DOI: 10.7461/jcen.2015.17.3.166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2015] [Revised: 08/10/2015] [Accepted: 09/02/2015] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Routine use of prophylactic antiepileptic drugs (AED) has been debated. We retrospectively evaluated the effects of prophylactic AED on clinical outcomes in patients with a good clinical grade suffering from aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). MATERIALS AND METHODS Between September 2012 and December 2014, 84 patients who met the following criteria were included: (1) presence of a ruptured aneurysm; (2) Hunt-Hess grade 1, 2, or 3; and (3) without seizure presentation. Patients were divided into two groups; the AED group (n = 44) and the no AED group (n = 40). Clinical data and outcomes were compared between the two groups. RESULTS Prophylactic AEDs were used more frequently in patients who underwent microsurgery (84.1%) compared to those who underwent endovascular surgery (15.9%, p < 0.001). Regardless of prophylactic AED use, seizure episodes were not observed during the six-month follow-up period. No statistical difference in clinical outcomes at discharge (p = 0.607) and after six months of follow-up (p = 0.178) were between the two groups. After six months, however, favorable outcomes in the no AED group tended to increase and poor outcomes tended to decrease. CONCLUSION No difference in the clinical outcomes and systemic complications at discharge and after six months of follow-up was observed between the two groups. However, favorable outcomes in the no AED group showed a slight increase after six months. These findings suggest that discontinuation of the current practice of using prophylactic AED might be recommended in patients with a good clinical grade.
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- Seon Jin Yoon
- Department of Neurosurgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. ; Severance Institute for Vascular and Metabolic Research, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. ; Severance Institute for Vascular and Metabolic Research, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. ; Severance Institute for Vascular and Metabolic Research, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Guth JC, Gerard EE, Nemeth AJ, Liotta EM, Prabhakaran S, Naidech AM, Maas MB. Subarachnoid extension of hemorrhage is associated with early seizures in primary intracerebral hemorrhage. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2014; 23:2809-2813. [PMID: 25194742 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2014.07.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2014] [Revised: 06/26/2014] [Accepted: 07/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Seizures are common in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage, potentially by inciting cortical irritability. Seizures are also commonly seen after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), although the mechanisms and risk factors within that population are not well understood. The objective of this study is to evaluate whether subarachnoid hemorrhage extension (SAHE) is associated with early seizures in patients with primary ICH. METHODS Patients with primary ICH were enrolled into a prospective registry between December 2006 and July 2012. Patients were managed per a structured protocol. SAHE was identified on imaging by expert reviewers blinded to outcomes. Electroencephalograms were routinely obtained in patients with unexplained, poor level of arousal. Seizure was determined by clinically observed convulsions or traditional electroencephalographic criteria. Early seizures were defined as occurring within 3 days of hemorrhage. A binary logistic regression model was developed to test whether the occurrence of SAHE was independently associated with seizures. RESULTS A total of 234 patients were studied. Of these, 93 (40%) had SAHE and 9 (4%) had early seizures. SAHE was associated with early seizures (P = .03). No additional variables were identified by regression modeling to mediate the association between SAHE and early seizures (odds ratio 5.62 [95% confidence interval 1.14-27.7], P = .034). CONCLUSIONS SAHE is associated with early seizures in patients with primary ICH. Further study is needed to confirm these findings and determine whether modifications to routine care based on the presence of SAHE would be of benefit.
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- James C Guth
- Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology, Department of Neurology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.
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- Division of Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology, Department of Neurology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology, Department of Neurology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology, Department of Neurology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology, Department of Neurology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Vascular and Critical Care Neurology, Department of Neurology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
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Immediate, early and late seizures after primary intracerebral hemorrhage. Epilepsy Res 2014; 108:732-9. [PMID: 24661429 DOI: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2014.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2013] [Revised: 01/21/2014] [Accepted: 02/28/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Seizures after primary intracerebral hemorrhage (PICH) are significant and treatable complications, but the factors predicting immediate, early and late seizures are poorly known. We investigated characteristics and outcome with special reference to occurrence and timing of a first seizure among consecutive subjects with PICH. METHODS A population-based study was conducted in Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland, in 1993-2008 that included all patients with a first-ever primary ICH without any prior diagnosis of epilepsy. Immediate (<24h after admission), early (1-14 days) and late (>2 weeks) seizures were considered separately. RESULTS Out of a total of 935 ICH patients, 51 had immediate, 21 early and 58 late seizures. The patients with seizures were significantly younger than the others and more often had a subcortical hematoma location (p<0.05). Lifestyle factors did not differ between the groups. The risk factors for immediate seizures in multivariable analysis were a low Glasgow coma scale score (GCS) on admission, subcortical location and age inversely (p<0.01). The only independent risk factor for early seizures was subcortical location (p<0.001), whereas subcortical location (p<0.001), age inversely (p<0.01) and hematoma evacuation (p<0.05) independently predicted late seizures. Immediate and early seizures predicted infectious complications (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Patients with subcortical hematoma and of younger age are at risk for immediate seizures after primary ICH irrespective of hematoma size. Patients with immediate and early seizures more often had infectious complications. Surgery increases the risk of a late seizure after ICH.
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Krishnan V, Leung LY, Caplan LR. A neurologist's approach to delirium: diagnosis and management of toxic metabolic encephalopathies. Eur J Intern Med 2014; 25:112-6. [PMID: 24332366 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2013.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2013] [Revised: 11/22/2013] [Accepted: 11/25/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Toxic metabolic encephalopathies (TMEs) present as an acute derangement in consciousness, cognition and behavior, and can be brought about by various triggers, including endocrine and metabolic disturbances, exogenous toxins, pain and infection. Also referred to as "delirium" or "acute confusional states," TMEs are characterized by (1) an altered level of consciousness and activity, (2) global changes in cognition with inattention, (3) a fluctuating course with disturbances in the sleep-wake cycle, and (4) asterixis and myoclonus. The pathophysiology of this syndrome is poorly understood. Imbalanced neurotransmitter signaling and pathologically heightened brain inflammatory cytokine signaling have been proposed as candidate mechanisms. Focal brain lesions can also occasionally mimic TMEs. A neurological examination is required to identify the presence of focal findings, which when present, identify a new focal lesion or the recrudescence of prior ischemic, inflammatory or neoplastic insults. Diagnostic testing must include a search for metabolic and infectious derangements. Offending medications should be withdrawn. Magnetic resonance imaging, cerebrospinal fluid analysis and electroencephalography should be considered in select clinical situations. In addition to being an unpleasant experience for the patient and family, this condition is associated with extended hospital stays, increased mortality and high costs. In individuals with diminished cognitive reserve, episodes of TME lead to an accelerated decline in cognitive functioning. Starting with an illustrative case, this paper provides a neurologist's approach to the diagnosis, differential diagnosis and management of toxic metabolic encephalopathies.
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- Vaishnav Krishnan
- Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, United States.
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- Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, United States
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- Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, United States
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Strategies of Starting and Stopping Antiepileptic Drugs in Patients With Seizure or Epilepsy; a Comprehensive Review. ARCHIVES OF NEUROSCIENCE 2014. [DOI: 10.5812/archneurosci.14182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Rowe AS, Goodwin H, Brophy GM, Bushwitz J, Castle A, Deen D, Johnson D, Lesch C, Liang N, Potter E, Roels C, Samaan K, Rhoney DH. Seizure prophylaxis in neurocritical care: a review of evidence-based support. Pharmacotherapy 2013; 34:396-409. [PMID: 24277723 DOI: 10.1002/phar.1374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Seizures are a well-described complication of acute brain injury and neurosurgery. Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are frequently utilized for seizure prophylaxis in neurocritical care patients. In this review, the Neurocritical Care Society Pharmacy Section describes the evidence associated with the use of AEDs for seizure prophylaxis in patients with intracerebral tumors, traumatic brain injury, aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, craniotomy, ischemic stroke, and intracerebral hemorrhage. Clear evidence indicates that the short-term use of AEDs for seizure prophylaxis in patients with traumatic brain injury and aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage may be beneficial; however, evidence to support the use of AEDs in other disease states is less clear.
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- A Shaun Rowe
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Pharmacy, Knoxville, Tennessee
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Lindgren C, Nordh E, Naredi S, Olivecrona M. Frequency of non-convulsive seizures and non-convulsive status epilepticus in subarachnoid hemorrhage patients in need of controlled ventilation and sedation. Neurocrit Care 2013; 17:367-73. [PMID: 22932991 DOI: 10.1007/s12028-012-9771-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Non-convulsive seizures (NCSZ) can be more prevalent than previously recognized among comatose neuro-intensive care patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of NCSZ and non-convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) in sedated and ventilated subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) patients. METHODS Retrospective study at a university hospital neuro-intensive care unit, from January 2008 until June 2010. Patients were treated according to a local protocol, and were initially sedated with midazolam or propofol or combinations of these sedative agents. Thiopental was added for treatment of intracranial hypertension. No wake-up tests were performed. Using NicoletOne(®) equipment (VIASYS Healthcare Inc., USA), continuous EEG recordings based on four electrodes and a reference electrode was inspected at full length both in a two electrode bipolar and a four-channel referential montage. RESULTS Approximately 5,500 h of continuous EEG were registered in 28 SAH patients (33 % of the patients eligible for inclusion). The median Glasgow Coma scale was 8 (range 3-14) and the median Hunt and Hess score was 4 (range 1-4). During EEG registration, no clinical seizures were observed. In none of the patients inter ictal epileptiform activity was seen. EEG seizures were recorded only in 2/28 (7 %) patients. One of the patients experienced 4 min of an NCSZ and one had a 5 h episode of an NCSE. CONCLUSION Continuous EEG monitoring is important in detecting NCSZ in sedated patients. Continuous sedation, without wake-up tests, was associated with a low frequency of subclinical seizures in SAH patients in need of controlled ventilation.
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- Cecilia Lindgren
- Division of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Department of Surgical and Perioperative Sciences, University of Umeå, 90187, Umeå, Sweden.
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Raper DM, Starke RM, Komotar RJ, Allan R, Connolly ES. Seizures After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Systematic Review of Outcomes. World Neurosurg 2013; 79:682-90. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2012.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2011] [Revised: 08/08/2012] [Accepted: 08/15/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Tjahjadi M, Heinen C, König R, Rickels E, Wirtz CR, Woischneck D, Kapapa T. Health-Related Quality of Life After Spontaneous Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Measured in a Recent Patient Population. World Neurosurg 2013; 79:296-307. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2012.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2011] [Revised: 01/29/2012] [Accepted: 10/02/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Maggio N, Cavaliere C, Papa M, Blatt I, Chapman J, Segal M. Thrombin regulation of synaptic transmission: Implications for seizure onset. Neurobiol Dis 2013; 50:171-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nbd.2012.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2012] [Revised: 10/05/2012] [Accepted: 10/20/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Connolly ES, Rabinstein AA, Carhuapoma JR, Derdeyn CP, Dion J, Higashida RT, Hoh BL, Kirkness CJ, Naidech AM, Ogilvy CS, Patel AB, Thompson BG, Vespa P. Guidelines for the management of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a guideline for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/american Stroke Association. Stroke 2012; 43:1711-37. [PMID: 22556195 DOI: 10.1161/str.0b013e3182587839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2230] [Impact Index Per Article: 185.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this guideline is to present current and comprehensive recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). METHODS A formal literature search of MEDLINE (November 1, 2006, through May 1, 2010) was performed. Data were synthesized with the use of evidence tables. Writing group members met by teleconference to discuss data-derived recommendations. The American Heart Association Stroke Council's Levels of Evidence grading algorithm was used to grade each recommendation. The guideline draft was reviewed by 7 expert peer reviewers and by the members of the Stroke Council Leadership and Manuscript Oversight Committees. It is intended that this guideline be fully updated every 3 years. RESULTS Evidence-based guidelines are presented for the care of patients presenting with aSAH. The focus of the guideline was subdivided into incidence, risk factors, prevention, natural history and outcome, diagnosis, prevention of rebleeding, surgical and endovascular repair of ruptured aneurysms, systems of care, anesthetic management during repair, management of vasospasm and delayed cerebral ischemia, management of hydrocephalus, management of seizures, and management of medical complications. CONCLUSIONS aSAH is a serious medical condition in which outcome can be dramatically impacted by early, aggressive, expert care. The guidelines offer a framework for goal-directed treatment of the patient with aSAH.
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Lanzino G, D'Urso PI, Suarez J. Seizures and anticonvulsants after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Neurocrit Care 2012; 15:247-56. [PMID: 21751102 DOI: 10.1007/s12028-011-9584-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Seizures and seizure-like activity may occur in patients experiencing aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Treatment of these events with prophylactic antiepileptic drugs remains controversial. An electronic literature search was conducted for English language articles describing the incidence and treatment of seizures after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage from 1980 to October 2010. A total of 56 articles were included in this review. Seizures often occur at the time of initial presentation or aneurysmal rebleeding before aneurysm treatment. Seizures occur in about 2% of patients after invasive aneurysm treatment, with a higher incidence after surgical clipping compared with endovascular repair. Non-convulsive seizures should be considered in patients with poor neurological status or deterioration. Seizure prophylaxis with antiepileptic drugs is controversial, with limited data available for developing recommendations. While antiepileptic drug use has been linked to worse prognosis, studies have evaluated treatment with almost exclusively phenytoin. When prophylaxis is used, 3-day treatment seems to provide similar seizure prevention with better outcome compared with longer-term treatment.
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- Giuseppe Lanzino
- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street South West, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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Intracerebral hemorrhage is a devastating disease, and no specific therapy has been proven to reduce mortality in a randomized controlled trial. However, management in a neuroscience intensive care unit does appear to improve outcomes, suggesting that many available therapies do in fact provide benefit. In the acute phase of intracerebral hemorrhage care, strategies aimed at minimizing ongoing bleeding include reversal of anticoagulation and modest blood pressure reduction. In addition, the monitoring and regulation of glucose levels, temperature, and, in selected cases, intracranial pressure are recommended by many groups. Selected patients may benefit from hematoma evacuation or external ventricular drainage. Ongoing clinical trials are examining aggressive blood pressure management, hemostatic therapy, platelet transfusion, stereotactic hematoma evacuation, and intraventricular thrombolysis. Finally, preventing recurrence of intracerebral hemorrhage is of pivotal importance, and tight blood pressure management is paramount.
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- H Bart Brouwers
- Division of Neurocritical Care and Emergency Neurology, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
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Dreier JP, Major S, Pannek HW, Woitzik J, Scheel M, Wiesenthal D, Martus P, Winkler MKL, Hartings JA, Fabricius M, Speckmann EJ, Gorji A. Spreading convulsions, spreading depolarization and epileptogenesis in human cerebral cortex. Brain 2011; 135:259-75. [PMID: 22120143 PMCID: PMC3267981 DOI: 10.1093/brain/awr303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 189] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Spreading depolarization of cells in cerebral grey matter is characterized by massive ion translocation, neuronal swelling and large changes in direct current-coupled voltage recording. The near-complete sustained depolarization above the inactivation threshold for action potential generating channels initiates spreading depression of brain activity. In contrast, epileptic seizures show modest ion translocation and sustained depolarization below the inactivation threshold for action potential generating channels. Such modest sustained depolarization allows synchronous, highly frequent neuronal firing; ictal epileptic field potentials being its electrocorticographic and epileptic seizure its clinical correlate. Nevertheless, Leão in 1944 and Van Harreveld and Stamm in 1953 described in animals that silencing of brain activity induced by spreading depolarization changed during minimal electrical stimulations. Eventually, epileptic field potentials were recorded during the period that had originally seen spreading depression of activity. Such spreading convulsions are characterized by epileptic field potentials on the final shoulder of the large slow potential change of spreading depolarization. We here report on such spreading convulsions in monopolar subdural recordings in 2 of 25 consecutive aneurismal subarachnoid haemorrhage patients in vivo and neocortical slices from 12 patients with intractable temporal lobe epilepsy in vitro. The in vitro results suggest that γ-aminobutyric acid-mediated inhibition protects from spreading convulsions. Moreover, we describe arterial pulse artefacts mimicking epileptic field potentials in three patients with subarachnoid haemorrhage that ride on the slow potential peak. Twenty-one of the 25 subarachnoid haemorrhage patients (84%) had 656 spreading depolarizations in contrast to only three patients (12%) with 55 ictal epileptic events isolated from spreading depolarizations. Spreading depolarization frequency and depression periods per 24 h recording episodes showed an early and a delayed peak on Day 7. Patients surviving subarachnoid haemorrhage with poor outcome at 6 months showed significantly higher total and peak numbers of spreading depolarizations and significantly longer total and peak depression periods during the electrocorticographic monitoring than patients with good outcome. In a semi-structured telephone interview 3 years after the initial haemorrhage, 44% of the subarachnoid haemorrhage survivors had developed late post-haemorrhagic seizures requiring anti-convulsant medication. In those patients, peak spreading depolarization number had been significantly higher [15.1 (11.4–30.8) versus 7.0 (0.8–11.2) events per day, P = 0.045]. In summary, monopolar recordings here provided unequivocal evidence of spreading convulsions in patients. Hence, practically all major pathological cortical network events in animals have now been observed in people. Early spreading depolarizations may indicate a risk for late post-haemorrhagic seizures.
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- Jens P Dreier
- Centre for Stroke Research Berlin, Charité University Medicine Berlin, 10117 Berlin, Germany.
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Are post intracerebral hemorrhage seizures prevented by anti-epileptic treatment? Epilepsy Res 2011; 95:227-31. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2011.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2010] [Revised: 03/26/2011] [Accepted: 04/03/2011] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Tomycz L, Shekhawat N, Forbes J, Ghiassi M, Ghiassi M, Lockney D, Velez D, Mericle R. The spectrum of management practices in nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage: A survey of high-volume centers in the United States. Surg Neurol Int 2011; 2:90. [PMID: 21748042 PMCID: PMC3130463 DOI: 10.4103/2152-7806.82372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2011] [Accepted: 05/17/2011] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Background: There is a considerable variety of management practices for nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (ntSAH) across high-volume centers in the United States. We sought to design a survey which would highlight areas of controversy in the modern management of ntSAH and identify specific areas of interest fo further study. Methods: A questionnaire on management practices in ntSAH was formulated using a popular web-based survey tool (SurveyMonkey™, Palo Alto, CA) and sent to endovascular neurointerventionists and cerebrovascular surgeons who manage a high volume of these patients annually. Two-hundred questionnaires were delivered electronically, and after a period of 2 months, the questionnaire was resent to nonresponders. Results: Seventy-three physicians responded, representing a cross-section of academic and other high-volume centers of excellence from around the country. On average, the responding interventionists in this survey each manage approximately 100 patients with ntSAH annually. Over 57% reported using steroids to treat this patient population. Approximately 18% of the respondents use intrathecal thrombolytics in ntSAH. Over 90% of responding physicians administer nimodipine to all patients with ntSAH. Over 40% selectively administer antiepileptic drugs to patients with ntSAH. Several additional questions were posed regarding the methods of detecting and treating vasospasm, as well as the indications for CSF diversion in patients with ntSAH further demonstrating the great diversity in management. Conclusion: This survey illustrates the astonishing variety of treatment practices for patients with ntSAH and underscores the need for further study.
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- Luke Tomycz
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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Eclampsia is defined in the obstetrical literature as the occurrence of unexplained seizure during pregnancy in a woman with preeclampsia. In the Western world, the incidence of eclampsia is ~1 per 2000 to 1 per 3000 pregnancies, but the incidence is 10-fold higher in tertiary referral centers and undeveloped countries where there is poor prenatal care, and in multi-fetal gestations. Nearly 1 in 50 women with eclampsia die as do 1 in 14 of their offspring, and mortality rates are considerably higher in undeveloped countries. Eclampsia is also associated with significant life-threatening complications, including neurological events. Seizure acutely can cause stroke, haemorrhage, oedema and brain herniation and thus lead to epilepsy and cognitive impairment later in life.
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Walter S. Klinik der Subarachnoidalblutung. Radiologe 2011; 51:97-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s00117-010-2048-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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