Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 4, 2023
Abstract
Background
and
Objectives
:
Delayed
cerebral
ischemia
(DCI),
one
of
the
most
common
complications
following
aneurysmal
subarachnoid
hemorrhage
(SAH),
was
strongly
related
to
poor
patient
outcomes.
Identifying
predictive
factors
for
its
occurrence
is
crucial
improving
care
Our
research
aimed
explore
risk
delayed
in
aneurysm
patients
after
surgical
clipping
developed
a
prediction
model.
Methods
The
datasets
used
this
study
are
available
from
corresponding
author
upon
reasonable
request.
Patients
demographics,
features,
comorbidities,
clinical
manifestations,
imaging
blood
pressure
on
admission,incidence
DCI,
interventions
were
recorded.
SAH
randomly
assigned
training
or
validation
cohort
based
ratio
7:3,
which
implemented
as
internal
validations
final
models.
ability
assessed
by
area
under
receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
curve.
Results
A
total
272
included
our
research.
logistic
model
7
independent
predictors
(Age,
Smoking,
Drinking,
WFNS,
Fisher,
MAP
Second
postoperative
day,
Na)
simple-to-use
nomogram.
set
model's
C-index
0.844
0.766,
demonstrating
moderate
with
regard
risks
DCI.
Conclusion
We
seven
predict
incidence
focused
exploring
status
DCI
patients.
Elevated
second
day
may
indicate
early
microvascular
spasm.
Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 20, 2025
Delayed
cerebral
ischemia
(DCI)
following
an
aneurysmal
subarachnoid
hemorrhage
(aSAH)
significantly
impacts
mortality,
morbidity,
and
healthcare
costs.
This
study
assessed
the
diagnostic
accuracy
of
Transcranial
Doppler
(TCD)-derived
biomarkers
for
predicting
DCI
via
a
systematic
review
meta-analysis.
Included
studies
had
to
correctly
define
report
data
on
sensitivity,
specificity,
positive
predictive
value,
negative
value.
Univariate
or
bivariate
analyses
with
random
effects
model
were
used,
risk
bias
was
evaluated
Quality
Assessment
Diagnostic
Accuracy
Studies.
From
23
eligible
articles
(n
=
2371
patients),
three
biomarker
categories
identified:
blood
flow
velocities
(CBFV),
autoregulation,
microembolic
signals
(MES).
The
highest
sensitivity
(0.86,
95%
CI
0.71–0.94)
specificity
(0.75,
0.52–0.94)
prediction
achieved
mean
CBFV
120
cm/s
combined
Lindegaard
ratio.
transient
hyperemic
response
test
showed
best
performance
among
autoregulatory
0.88,
(95%
0.54–0.98)
0.82
0.52–0.94).
MES
less
effective
predictors.
Combining
enhanced
TCD’s
High
heterogeneity
noted,
indicating
need
standardized
TCD
approach
improved
evaluation.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
Introduction
Delayed
cerebral
ischemia
(DCI)
is
a
potentially
preventable
complication
from
an
aneurysmal
subarachnoid
hemorrhage
(SAH).
The
micro-RNAs
(miR)
34
family
has
shown
its
ability
to
disrupt
the
blood-brain
barrier
and
redox
metabolism
might
contribute
complex
pathophysiology
of
DCI.
This
study
aimsto
evaluate
association
between
serum
levels
miR-34c
occurrence
Methods
retrospective
observational
based
on
72
subjects
with
acute
SAH
who
were
admitted
single
tertiary
center
December
2017
July
2021.
Subjects
prospectively
adjudicated
for
clinical
outcomes,
including
delayed
ischemia.Levels
measured
in
plasma
collected
within
48
hours
ictus.
Patients
median-dichotomized
into
having
higher
or
lower
level
miR-34c.
miR34c
compared
DCI
no
groups
using
Wilcoxon
rank
sum
tests.
A
multivariable
logistic
regression
model
Cox
proportional
hazard
used
effect
levels.
Results
median
age
was
54
years,
76%
females,
21%
developed
Early
significantly
progressed
have
Cohen's
d
0.75
(p<0.05).
Even
after
adjusting
age,
sex,
histories
diabetes,
hypertension,
Hunt-Hess
grade,
modified
Graeb
scores,
associated
5.7-fold
increased
odds
(p<0.05;
95%
CI:
1.35-32.22).
Survival
analysis
known
predictors
also
revealeda
5.4-fold
patients
(p
<
0.05;
CI
1.22-25.43).
Conclusion
present
demonstrates
potential
importance
circulating
predicting
patients.
Given
miR-34
vascular
physiology,
it
may
be
important
target
future
studies.
Acta Neurochirurgica,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
167(1)
Published: April 10, 2025
Abstract
Background
Metformin
is
widely
prescribed
and
has
neuroprotective
effects
in
animals,
but
its
impact
on
brain
injury
after
aneurysmal
subarachnoid
hemorrhage
(aSAH)
humans
unclear.
Methods
This
single-center
retrospective
review
assessed
patients
with
aSAH
from
2009
to
2023,
categorizing
them
based
pre-admission
metformin
use.
The
primary
outcome
was
delayed
cerebral
ischemia
(DCI),
while
secondary
outcomes
included
in-hospital
mortality,
rebleeding,
angiographic
vasospasm
(CVS),
favorable
modified
Rankin
Scale
(mRS)
scores
at
discharge
the
3-month
follow-up.
Outcomes
were
analyzed
using
logistic
regression.
Sensitivity
analysis
performed
excluding
receiving
comfort
care.
Results
A
total
of
900
(47
853
non-metformin).
DCI
rates
similar
between
groups
(38.3%
vs.
29.3%,
aOR
=
1.06
[0.49–2.28]).
Rebleeding
4.3%
for
users
5.6%
non-users
(aOR
0.47
[0.09–2.51]).
In-hospital
mortality
9.7%
[0.08–2.84]).
Angiographic
CVS
38.3%
52.8%
0.49
[0.23–1.05]),
7
days,
29.8%
47.6%
0.46
[0.21–1.01]).
showed
(39.1%
30.9%,
0.98
[0.45–2.15])
lower
days
0.44
[0.20–0.98]).
Conclusion
use
before
did
not
significantly
affect
risk
or
CVS.
However,
care
patients,
findings
are
highly
speculative
reduced
post-aSAH.
across
groups.
Future
research
larger,
multi-institutional
datasets
needed
better
understand
metformin's
impact,
particularly
during
aSAH.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 613 - 613
Published: April 23, 2025
Aneurysmal
subarachnoid
hemorrhage
(aSAH)
is
a
life-threatening
condition
that
results
from
intracranial
aneurysm
rupture,
leading
to
the
accumulation
of
blood
between
arachnoid
and
pia
mater.
The
breakdown
products
damage-associated
molecule
patterns
(DAMPs),
which
are
released
as
result
vascular
cellular
compromise
following
elicit
local
endothelial
reactions
narrowing
cerebral
arteries
ischemia.
In
addition,
inflammation,
characterized
by
activated
cells,
perpetuates
disruption
neurovascular
unit
blood–brain
barrier.
uncertain
prognosis
aSAH
patients
contributes
necessity
fluid
biomarker
can
serve
valuable
adjunct
radiological
clinical
evaluation.
Limited
studies
have
investigated
inflammation
angiogenic
protein
expression
aSAH.
Reliable
markers
inflammatory
response
associated
with
may
allow
for
earlier
detection
at
risk
complications
aid
in
identification
novel
pharmacologic
targets.
We
whether
angiogenesis
signaling
proteins
potential
biomarkers
Serum
cerebrospinal
(CSF)
fifteen
subjects
healthy
age-matched
controls
well
hydrocephalus
no-aneurysm
were
evaluated
levels
proteins.
Protein
measurement
was
carried
out
using
electrochemiluminescence.
area
under
curve
(AUC)
calculated
receiver
operating
characteristics
(ROC)
obtain
information
on
reliability,
specificity,
sensitivity,
cut-off
points,
likelihood
ratio.
grouped
Glasgow
Outcome
Score—Extended
3
months
post-injury
determine
correlation
outcome
measures.
demonstrated
elevated
serum
CSF
when
compared
controls.
Certain
injury
found
be
promising
serum.
particular,
amyloid-alpha
(SAA)
correlated
unfavorable
outcomes
Determination
these
utilized
reliable
used
clinically
monitor
patient
outcomes.
Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
42, P. 26 - 26
Published: Feb. 2, 2025
Background:
Subarachnoid
hemorrhage
(SAH)
is
a
devastating
neurological
condition
with
high
morbidity
and
mortality
rates.
Although
nimodipine
widely
used
in
the
management
of
SAH,
potential
benefits
magnesium
as
adjunct
therapy
remain
unclear.
This
meta-analysis
aimed
to
evaluate
efficacy
safety
combining
for
SAH.Methods:
A
comprehensive
literature
search
was
conducted
using
PubMed,
ScienceDirect,
Google
Scholar,
Cochrane
Library.
Randomized
controlled
trials
prospective
cohort
studies
comparing
plus
versus
alone
patients
SAH
were
included.
Key
outcomes
included
cerebral
vasospasm
(CV),
delayed
ischemia
(DCI),
functional
outcomes,
mortality,
adverse
events.Results:
Twelve
involving
2,338
The
combination
significantly
reduced
incidence
CV
(odds
ratio
[OR],
0.53;
95%
confidence
interval
[CI],
0.29–0.95;
<i>p</i>=0.03)
DCI
(OR,
0.52;
CI,
0.31–0.87;
<i>p</i>=0.01)
compared
alone.
However,
no
significant
differences
found
(modified
Rankin
Scale:
OR,
0.97;
<i>p</i>=0.75;
Glasgow
Outcome
0.81;
p=0.24),
<i>p</i>=0.83),
or
secondary
infarction
0.38;
<i>p</i>=0.12).
events
higher
group;
however,
this
difference
not
statistically
3.14;
<i>p</i>=0.33).Conclusion:
Adding
may
help
reduce
but
does
improve
mortality.
Further
large-scale
are
needed
optimize
dosing
regimens
confirm
these
findings.
Trials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(1)
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Aneurysmal
subarachnoid
hemorrhage
(aSAH)
is
a
dreadful
acute
neurological
condition
with
an
overwhelmingly
high
rate
of
associated
morbidities
and
mortality.
Despite
leaping
advancement
in
neurosurgical
techniques
imaging
modalities,
there
no
substantiative
improvement
the
overall
prognosis
for
aSAH.
Cerebral
vasospasm
remains
predominant
cause
morbidities.
Human
albumin
has
been
used
different
conditions,
including
head
trauma,
intracerebral
hemorrhages,
ischemic
strokes,
favorable
outcomes.
However,
its
beneficial
use
aSAH
not
sufficiently
explored
until
recently
published
systematic
review
by
our
team.
In
view
scarcity
data
lack
robust
evidence,
group
designed
first-ever
RCT
to
compare
human
albumin-enhanced
fluid
management
versus
standard
therapy
crystalloids
patients
This
single-center
open-label,
prospective,
parallel
randomized
control
trial
will
be
conducted
at
Hamad
General
Hospital,
Doha,
Qatar,
from
August
2024
July
2027.
A
sample
size
84
(42
each
arm)
calculated
sufficient
detect
clinically
significant
difference
modified
Rankin
scale
good
score
between
two
groups
(human-albumin
induced
volume
expansion
crystalloid
only)
aneurysmal
patients.
The
primary
outcome
based
on
dichotomized
[good
grades
(0–2)
poor
(3–6)],
while
secondary
include
symptomatic
vasospasm,
transcranial
Doppler
velocities,
Pulse
index
Contour
Cardiac
Output
(PiCCO)
parameters.
aims
provide
firsthand
evidence
achieve
optimal
regime
explore
potential
role
improving
clinical
outcomes
ClinicalTrials.gov
NCT06548477.
Registered
9,
2024.
https://clinicaltrials.gov/search?term=NCT06548477
.