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Abstract 4123899: Stroke Risk in Patients with an Isolated Interventricular Membranous Septal Aneurysm

Circulation

Aim:This study investigates the prevalence of isolated interventricular membranous septal (IVMS) aneurysms detected via echocardiography and assesses the associated stroke risk without other classical risk factors.Methods:We searched the echocardiography database at Mount Sinai Morningside from January 2017 to September 2023.

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Abstract 016: Endovascular Coiling of a Left L3 Radicular Artery Mycotic Aneurysm

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

IntroductionMycotic aneurysms of paraspinal arteries are a rare finding. Furthermore, knowledge regarding the management of paraspinal mycotic aneurysms and the efficacy of endovascular repair of these lesions is scarce.⁴MethodsWe Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023.

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Abstract 091: Intraventricular milrinone for management of vasospasm following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

An initial DSA showed a ruptured aneurysm in the second segment of the right posterior inferior cerebellar artery, second segment. However, clinical management of this complication is still debated among experts. [4] He was intubated by EMS on route.

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Chest Pain, ST Elevation, and an Elevated Troponin: Should we Activate the Cath Lab?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

She is somewhat hypertensive, but her vital signs are otherwise normal. However, old MI w/aneurysm morphology (persistent ST-Elevation) can look just like this. While this may be change that is reciprocal to an Acute/Subacute Inferior STEMI, the problem is that LV aneurysm may also manifest with this reciprocal change.

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Abstract 4142012: Ectasias of Multiple Coronary Arteries and a Coronary Cameral Fistula Between Right Coronary Artery and Coronary Sinus

Circulation

Case Description:A 59-year-old male with history of hypertension, diabetes, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis presented with new, progressive shortness of breath. Coronary angiography revealed a tortuous and extremely aneurysmal RCA, as well as multivessel coronary artery disease (mvCAD) involving LAD, D1, LCx, OM1.

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Abstract WMP116: A P2X4 Inhibitor Dramatically Suppresses the Progression of Cervical Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis - An Attempt to Develop a Therapeutic Agent for Carotid Artery Stenosis Focusing on the Role of Hemodynamic Factors-

Stroke Journal

Introduction:Medical treatment of internal carotid artery stenosis consists of treatment of underlying conditions such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes mellitus, as well as antiplatelet therapy. Similarly, cerebral aneurysms are known to progress due to hemodynamic effects.

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Abstract 114: “Failing” DAPT? Think Again

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

This unique case highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of a patient with multiple vascular risk factors who suffered from strokes secondary to BHS.MethodsA 79‐year‐old man with a past medical history of peripheral artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, myocardial infarction with drug eluding stents (on dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT)), (..)