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Fulltext Identifying the ischaemic penumbra using pH-weighted magnetic resonance imaging

Harston GW, Tee YK, Blockley N, Okell TW, Thandeswaran S, Shaya G, et al.

Brain, 2015 Jan;138(Pt 1):36-42.
PMID: 25564491 DOI: 10.1093/brain/awu374

The original concept of the ischaemic penumbra suggested imaging of regional cerebral blood flow and metabolism would be required to identify tissue that may benefit from intervention. Amide proton transfer magnetic resonance imaging, a chemical exchange saturation transfer technique, has been used to derive cerebral intracellular pH in preclinical stroke models and has been proposed as a metabolic marker of ischaemic penumbra. In this proof of principle clinical study, we explored the potential of this pH-weighted magnetic resonance imaging technique at tissue-level. Detailed voxel-wise analysis was performed on data from a prospective cohort of 12 patients with acute ischaemic stroke. Voxels within ischaemic core had a more severe intracellular acidosis than hypoperfused tissue recruited to the final infarct (P < 0.0001), which in turn was more acidotic than hypoperfused tissue that survived (P < 0.0001). In addition, when confined to the grey matter perfusion deficit, intracellular pH (P < 0.0001), but not cerebral blood flow (P = 0.31), differed between tissue that infarcted and tissue that survived. Within the presenting apparent diffusion coefficient lesion, intracellular pH differed between tissue with early apparent diffusion lesion pseudonormalization and tissue with true radiographic recovery. These findings support the need for further investigation of pH-weighted imaging in patients with acute ischaemic stroke.

Matched MeSH terms: Brain Ischemia/complications*
Summary of evidence-based guideline: Periprocedural management of antithrombotic medications in patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease: report of the Guideline Development Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology

Khoo KF, Lepas B

Neurology, 2014 Jan 7;82(1):95.
PMID: 24379098 DOI: 10.1212/01.NEUROLOGY.0000437348.92583.18
Matched MeSH terms: Brain Ischemia/drug therapy*
Fulltext National Stroke Registry (NSR): Terengganu and Seberang Jaya experience

Sidek NN, Azmi IK, Hamidon BB, Looi I, Zariah AA, Hanip MR

Med J Malaysia, 2012 Jun;67(3):302-4.
PMID: 23082422 MyJurnal

The National Stroke Registry (NSR) was established in 2009 under National Neurology Registry (NNeuR) . The main objectives of NSR were to describe the demographic and disease pattern of stroke patients in Malaysia, to examine the risk factors and evaluate the specified treatment and outcomes. This prospective observational study was carried out from August 2009 until December 2010 using a standardized case report form which involved two participating hospital, namely Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Kuala Terengganu and Hospital Seberang Jaya, Pulau Pinang. There were 1018 patients registered. Ischemic stroke accounted for the majority of cases (73.3%). The most common risk factor was hypertension (75.5 %), followed by diabetes mellitus, previous stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), hyperlipidemia and active smoker: 45.6%, 25.1%, 22.4%, and 19.4%, respectively. Overall, our stroke management, based on nine stroke key performance indicators (KPI) still needs to be improved. There was a total of 121 mortality cases with the main contributing factor was massive cerebral bleed (21.6%). In conclusion, the findings highlight the important of primary and secondary stroke management. Further and continuous observation with more site date provider (SDP) involvement is needed to get a more comprehensive data on stroke in Malaysia.

Matched MeSH terms: Brain Ischemia/epidemiology*
Arterial thrombosis and critical limb ischaemia in a case of nephrotic syndrome

Koh KH, Tan C, Tan S, Ngu L

Nephrology (Carlton), 2009 Sep;14(6):622.
PMID: 19712262 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1797.2008.01001.x
Matched MeSH terms: Ischemia/etiology*
Fulltext The predictors of subclinical cerebral infarcts in ischaemic stroke patients

Hamidon BB, Joseph JP, Raymond AA

Med J Malaysia, 2007 Jun;62(2):114-6.
PMID: 18705441

Subclinical cerebral infarcts (SCI) have been increasingly shown to cause a significant clinical impact. However, there are limited data available on Asian patients. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of SCI in ischaemic stroke patients seen in the Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM) and to identify its associated risk factors. We evaluated the brain computed tomography (CT) evidence of subclinical infarcts in ischaemic stroke patients. The patients were selected from those who were on regular follow up in the neurology clinic following an ischaemic stroke. The risk factors associated with subclinical infarct were documented. The brain CTs were done during acute admission and reviewed for SCI. Sixty-one patients were enrolled in this study. Twenty-two (36.1%) out of the 61 patients had SCI. The risk factors for SCI in our study were hypertension (OR 14.16 CI 2.04-97.89), diabetes mellitus (OR 12.48; CI 1.95-79.77) and leukoaraiosis (OR 28.39; CI 2.33-284.16). Subclinical cerebral infarcts were present in about one third of our ischaemic stroke patients. This finding is higher than in previous studies done on Caucasians. Hypertension, diabetes mellitus and leukoaraiosis independently predict SCI.

Study site: Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (PPUKM)

Matched MeSH terms: Brain Ischemia/complications*
Fulltext The risk factors of gastrointestinal bleeding in acute ischaemic stroke

Hamidon BB, Raymond AA

Med J Malaysia, 2006 Aug;61(3):288-91.
PMID: 17240577 MyJurnal

Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is one of the most serious complications after an acute ischaemic stroke and may affect stroke outcome. We identified predictors and the eventual outcome of gastrointestinal bleeding during the in-patient period following the commencement of aspirin. This was a study of patients with acute ischaemic stroke admitted to Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Hospital from June 2000 to January 2001. A single observer, using predefined diagnostic criteria recorded information on demography, risk factors and GI bleeding that occurred during the inpatient period. One hundred and fifteen patients with acute ischaemic stroke were enrolled in the study. Gastrointestinal bleeding was observed in 6 (5.2%) patients. Using univariate analysis, the independent predictors of gastrointestinal bleeding were age (OR 1.25; 95% CI 1.07 to 1.50), and middle cerebral artery (MCA) territory infarcts (OR 9.47; 95% CI 1.62 to 55.5). Using multivariate analysis, the presence of gastrointestinal bleeding increased mortality (OR 24.97; 95% CI 1.97 to 316.91). Older age, and large MCA infarct predict the development gastrointestinal bleeding. Stroke mortality was independently predicted by gastrointestinal bleeding. Prophylactic treatment in elderly patients with large cerebral infarcts may be an area for further investigation.

Matched MeSH terms: Brain Ischemia/complications*
Fulltext Successful revascularisation of near total amputation of the upper limb after ten hours of warm ischaemia

Merican AM, Kwan MK, Cheok CY, Wong ELW, Sara TA

Med J Malaysia, 2005 Jun;60(2):218-21.
PMID: 16114164

Near total amputation of the upper limb if unsalvageable would cause severe disability. However, delayed revascularisation can be life threatening. We report two cases of revascularisation of the upper limb following near total amputation that was successful and functional after a warm ischaemic time of ten hours. The first was a traction avulsion injury of the arm leaving major nerves contused but in continuity. The second was a sharp injury through the mid-forearm attached by only a bridge of skin. Attempting revascularisation of a proximal injury beyond 6 hours, in selected cases is worthwhile.

Matched MeSH terms: Ischemia/surgery*
Fulltext Revascularization for foot salvage in diabetic critical foot ischaemia

Yii MK, Liew NC

Med J Malaysia, 1999 Sep;54(3):325-8.
PMID: 11045058

A consecutive series of 32 diabetic patients, 16 male and 16 female, who presented to the authors with critical limb ischaemia was reviewed over a two-year period. Atherosclerotic risk factors and co-morbidities were present in 56% of these patients. Diagnostic angiography was performed in all patients. Revascularization was achieved in 91% of the cases with three perioperative deaths. Ten bypasses were anastomosed distally to one of the crural or ankle arteries at the foot. Major amputations were required in five patients who had had revascularization and in 4 of these gross sepsis was the main factor responsible for limb loss despite patent grafts. The primary graft patency rates at one month and one year were 96% and 90% respectively. Surgical reconstruction was possible in the majority of diabetic patients with critical ischaemia and should be offered to patients preferably before the establishment of gross sepsis to improve limb salvage.

Matched MeSH terms: Ischemia/surgery*
Fulltext Transradial coronary angioplasty and stenting--immediate results and 3-month clinical follow-up in the first 50 patients performed at the National Heart Institute

Pillay D, Lam KH, Muda MN, Hamid Z

Med J Malaysia, 2000 Dec;55(4):467-72.
PMID: 11221159

Aim: To explore the safety and feasibility of coronary angioplasty and stenting via the radial artery in a heterogenous group of patients and to report the immediate and 3-month clinical follow-up.
Background: The use of the transradial approach for coronary angiography was first described by Lucien Campeau in 1989. Based on the favorable initial results, this technique has gained widespread acceptance worldwide. Ferdinand Kiemeneij’s work in transradial angioplasty and stenting has taken invasive cardiology into the exciting new era of “minimally invasive coronary intervention”.
Methods and results: Fifty consecutive patients underwent Transradial Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) with or without stenting from mid March 98 – December 98. The right radial approach was utilized in 41 patients (80%) while the left in 9 patients. Ninety percent of the procedures was done on an adhoc basis. Diabetes mellitus was present in 38% of patients. Eighty percent of the patients had unstable angina pectoris and 60% had a prior history of acute myocardial infarction. The commonest vessel involved was the LAD (41%) and type B lesions predominated (54%). PTCA was successful in 96%. One patient had a total LAD occlusion, which could not be wired, and another developed severe spasm during catheter manipulation. The latter ad successful PTCA via the right femoral route Stents were utilized in 57% of patients. The commonest indication for stenting was suboptimal PTCA results (89%) and dissection (14%). There was no stent embolization and all stents were successfully deployed (100%). One patient developed acute stent thrombosis necessitating repeat PTCA and another patient sustained an acute anteroseptal myocardial infarction 5 days post procedure as a result of subacute stent thrombosis and died. Two patients had successful primary PTCA. There was no bleeding or vascular complications. 60% of patients were treated on an outpatient basis. At 3-months follow up 1 patient required CABG’s for disease progression. Three patients had absent radial pulses without adverse consequence. No patient required repeat PTCA at follow up.
Conclusion: In summary, adhoc PTCA and stenting is safe and feasible in our patient population. A study on the cost effectiveness of the procedure compared to conventional femoral PTCA is warranted.

Matched MeSH terms: Myocardial Ischemia/therapy*
Fulltext Peripheral arterial embolism: a prospective study of 40 consecutive cases

Pung LY, Mohamed SR

Med J Malaysia, 1990 Jun;45(2):131-5.
PMID: 2152017

A prospective study was made of 40 consecutive patients who presented with peripheral arterial embolism to the Vascular Surgical Service in UKM. Atrial fibrillation was the most common source of the embolus. Twelve patients did not present until the affected limb(s) were in established gangrene. Thirty-two embolectomies were performed on 25 patients. Only 10 of these patients were discharged well with their limbs intact. Four patients required amputation because embolectomy did not restore viability of the limbs. Eleven patients died following embolectomy. The overall mortality for arterial embolism was 50%. Among the survival (n = 20), only 11 patients were discharged with their limbs intact. The cause of the poor result was related to the delay in definitive treatment and the poor general state of the patients. It was concluded that the prognosis for arterial embolism was very poor. This result needs to be improved and recommendations are made to achieve this.

Matched MeSH terms: Ischemia/etiology
Life-threatening complications of Henoch-Schönlein purpura: diffuse alveolar haemorrhage, venous thrombosis and bowel ischaemia

Dhaliwal KK, Lile NA, Tan CL, Lim CH

BMJ Case Rep, 2020 Sep 29;13(9).
PMID: 32994270 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-235905

Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a common systemic vasculitis occurring in children. Making a diagnosis of HSP is often straightforward, managing its complications can be difficult. Diffuse alveolar haemorrhage (DAH), bowel ischaemia and venous thrombosis are rare complications of this disorder. We present a case of a 15-year-old teenage girl presenting with typical purpuric rash of HSP, developed DAH, bowel ischaemia and venous thrombosis. She was successfully treated with pulse methylprednisolone, intravenous Ig and intravenous cyclophosphamide.

Matched MeSH terms: Mesenteric Ischemia/complications*
A rare complication of myocardial ischaemia following single-stage repair in a case of Berry syndrome

Duyen MD, Haranal MY, Dillon J, Sivalingam S

Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg, 2020 10 01;31(4):576-577.
PMID: 32772077 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivaa126

Berry syndrome is a rare congenital cardiac lesion consisting of a distal aortopulmonary window, the aortic origin of the right pulmonary artery (PA), intact ventricular septum and an interrupted or hypoplastic aortic arch. Different repair techniques have been described in the literature. We report a case of Berry syndrome, in whom myocardial ischaemia developed following direct implantation of the right PA to the main PA, which was resolved using an interposition tube graft.

Matched MeSH terms: Myocardial Ischemia/etiology*
Quantitative analysis of intraventricular flow-energetics and vortex in ischaemic hearts

Chan BT, Yeoh HK, Liew YM, Dokos S, Al Abed A, Chee KH, et al.

Coron Artery Dis, 2018 06;29(4):316-324.
PMID: 29261521 DOI: 10.1097/MCA.0000000000000596

OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the intraventricular flow dynamics in ischaemic heart disease patients.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: Fourteen patients with normal ejection fraction and 16 patients with reduced ejection fraction were compared with 20 healthy individuals. Phase-contrast MRI was used to assess intraventricular flow variables and speckle-tracking echocardiography to assess myocardial strain and left ventricular (LV) dyssynchrony. Infarct size was acquired using delayed-enhancement MRI.
RESULTS: The results obtained showed no significant differences in intraventricular flow variables between the healthy group and the patients with normal ejection fraction group, whereas considerable reductions in kinetic energy (KE) fluctuation index, E' (P<0.001) and vortex KE (P=0.003) were found in the patients with reduced ejection fraction group. In multivariate analysis, only vortex KE and infarct size were significantly related to LV ejection fraction (P<0.001); furthermore, vortex KE was correlated negatively with energy dissipation, energy dissipation index (r=-0.44, P=0.021).
CONCLUSION: This study highlights that flow energetic indices have limited applicability as early predictors of LV progressive dysfunction, whereas vortex KE could be an alternative to LV performance.

Matched MeSH terms: Myocardial Ischemia/physiopathology*
Early permanent cerebrospinal fluid diversion in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: does a lower rate of nosocomial meningitis outweigh the risk of delayed cerebral vasospasm related morbidity?

Croci DM, Dalolio M, Aghlmandi S, Taub E, Rychen J, Chiappini A, et al.

Neurol Res, 2021 Jan;43(1):40-53.
PMID: 33106124 DOI: 10.1080/01616412.2020.1819091

Objective: Early permanent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion for hydrocephalus during the first 2 weeks after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) shortens the duration of external ventricular drainage (EVD) and reduces EVD-associated infections (EVDAI). The objective of this study was to detect any association with symptomatic delayed cerebral vasospasm (DCVS), or delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) by the time of hospital discharge. Methods: We used a single-center dataset of aSAH patients who had received a permanent CSF diversion. We compared an 'early group' in which the procedure was performed up to 14 days after the ictus, to a 'late group' in which it was performed from the 15th day onward. Results: Among 274 consecutive aSAH patients, 39 (14%) had a permanent CSF diversion procedure with a silver-coated EVD. While the blood clot burden was similarly distributed, patients with early permanent CSF diversion (20 out of 39; 51%) had higher levels of consciousness on admission. Early permanent CSF diversion was associated with less colonized catheter, a shorter duration of extracorporeal CSF diversion (OR 0.73, 95%CI 0.58-0.92 per EVD day), and a lower rate of EVDAI (OR 0.08, 95%CI 0.01-0.80). The occurrence of CSF diversion device obstruction, the rate of symptomatic DCVS or detected DCI on computed tomography and the likelihood of a poor outcome at discharge did not differ between the two groups. Discussion: Early permanent CSF diversion lowers the occurrence of catheter colonization and infectious complication without affecting DCVS-related morbidity in good-grade aSAH patients. These findings need confirmation in larger prospective multicenter cohorts. Abbreviations: aSAH: aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage; BNI: Barrow Neurological Institute Scale; CSF: Cerebrospinal fluid; DCVS: Delayed Cerebral Vasospasm; DCI: Delayed Cortical Ischemia; EKNZ: Ethik-Kommission Nordwest Schweiz; EVD: External ventricular drain; EVDAI: External ventricular drain-associated infections; GCS: Glasgow Coma Scale; IRB: Institutional Review Board; IVH: Inraventricular hemorrhage; mRS: Modified Rankin Scale; SOS: Swiss Study of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Registry; WFNS: World Federation Neurological-Surgeon Scale.

Matched MeSH terms: Brain Ischemia; Ischemia
Association of Postoperative High-Sensitivity Troponin Levels With Myocardial Injury and 30-Day Mortality Among Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery

Writing Committee for the VISION Study Investigators, Devereaux PJ, Biccard BM, Sigamani A, Xavier D, Chan MTV, et al.

JAMA, 2017 Apr 25;317(16):1642-1651.
PMID: 28444280 DOI: 10.1001/jama.2017.4360

Importance: Little is known about the relationship between perioperative high-sensitivity troponin T (hsTnT) measurements and 30-day mortality and myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery (MINS).
Objective: To determine the association between perioperative hsTnT measurements and 30-day mortality and potential diagnostic criteria for MINS (ie, myocardial injury due to ischemia associated with 30-day mortality).
Design, Setting, and Participants: Prospective cohort study of patients aged 45 years or older who underwent inpatient noncardiac surgery and had a postoperative hsTnT measurement. Starting in October 2008, participants were recruited at 23 centers in 13 countries; follow-up finished in December 2013.
Exposures: Patients had hsTnT measurements 6 to 12 hours after surgery and daily for 3 days; 40.4% had a preoperative hsTnT measurement.
Main Outcomes and Measures: A modified Mazumdar approach (an iterative process) was used to determine if there were hsTnT thresholds associated with risk of death and had an adjusted hazard ratio (HR) of 3.0 or higher and a risk of 30-day mortality of 3% or higher. To determine potential diagnostic criteria for MINS, regression analyses ascertained if postoperative hsTnT elevations required an ischemic feature (eg, ischemic symptom or electrocardiography finding) to be associated with 30-day mortality.
Results: Among 21 842 participants, the mean age was 63.1 (SD, 10.7) years and 49.1% were female. Death within 30 days after surgery occurred in 266 patients (1.2%; 95% CI, 1.1%-1.4%). Multivariable analysis demonstrated that compared with the reference group (peak hsTnT <5 ng/L), peak postoperative hsTnT levels of 20 to less than 65 ng/L, 65 to less than 1000 ng/L, and 1000 ng/L or higher had 30-day mortality rates of 3.0% (123/4049; 95% CI, 2.6%-3.6%), 9.1% (102/1118; 95% CI, 7.6%-11.0%), and 29.6% (16/54; 95% CI, 19.1%-42.8%), with corresponding adjusted HRs of 23.63 (95% CI, 10.32-54.09), 70.34 (95% CI, 30.60-161.71), and 227.01 (95% CI, 87.35-589.92), respectively. An absolute hsTnT change of 5 ng/L or higher was associated with an increased risk of 30-day mortality (adjusted HR, 4.69; 95% CI, 3.52-6.25). An elevated postoperative hsTnT (ie, 20 to <65 ng/L with an absolute change ≥5 ng/L or hsTnT ≥65 ng/L) without an ischemic feature was associated with 30-day mortality (adjusted HR, 3.20; 95% CI, 2.37-4.32). Among the 3904 patients (17.9%; 95% CI, 17.4%-18.4%) with MINS, 3633 (93.1%; 95% CI, 92.2%-93.8%) did not experience an ischemic symptom.
Conclusions and Relevance: Among patients undergoing noncardiac surgery, peak postoperative hsTnT during the first 3 days after surgery was significantly associated with 30-day mortality. Elevated postoperative hsTnT without an ischemic feature was also associated with 30-day mortality.

Matched MeSH terms: Myocardial Ischemia/mortality*
Flavonoids and its Neuroprotective Effects on Brain Ischemia and Neurodegenerative Diseases

Putteeraj M, Lim WL, Teoh SL, Yahaya MF

Curr Drug Targets, 2018;19(14):1710-1720.
PMID: 29577854 DOI: 10.2174/1389450119666180326125252

Brain ischemia is among the leading cause of death with majority of the cases are associated with ischemic strokes. It can occur in two forms of either focal or global ischemia. Neurodegenerative disorder such as Alzheimer and Parkinson diseases is also on the rise worldwide. These disorders have common similarities; i.e. they all affecting the central nervous system with debilitating effect to the patient. In this review, we look into the promising role of flavonoids, a natural bioactive compound found abundant in vegetables, fruits and traditional herbs. Treatment with flavonoids such as curcumin, lycopene, ginsenoside, vitexin and baicalin have shown promising neuroprotective effects against ischemic-induced injury. Besides anticancer, antioxidant and immunomodulation properties, flavonoid also exerts neuroprotective effects by increases neuronal viability, increases tissue perfusion and cerebral blood flow and reduce ischemic-related apoptosis. In addition, flavonoid also exerts anti-amyloidogenic effect and reduces loss of dopaminergic neurons in the brain. These results suggesting flavonoids might be able to serve as a potential therapeutic agent in brain disorders.

Matched MeSH terms: Brain Ischemia/drug therapy*
Fulltext Development of pseudo-subarachnoid hemorrhage secondary to hypoxic-ischemic injury due to bleeding pulmonary arterio-venous malformation

Md Noh MSF, Abdul Rashid AM

BMC Neurol, 2018 Sep 28;18(1):157.
PMID: 30266082 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-018-1161-x

BACKGROUND: The computed tomography (CT) finding of a pseudo-subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) may lead the treating physician into a diagnostic dilemma. We present a case of a pseudo-SAH in a patient with post-resuscitative encephalopathy, secondary to a newly diagnosed bleeding pulmonary arterio-venous malformation (AVM).
CASE PRESENTATION: A 19-year-old female presented acutely with massive hemoptysis. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) followed, and the patient was subsequently intubated for airway protection with intensive care unit (ICU) admission. Urgent CT angiography of the thorax showed a bleeding pulmonary AVM, with evidence of hemothorax. Non-contrasted cranial CT initially revealed cerebral edema. Day 3 post admission, repeat cranial CT showed worsening cerebral edema, with evidence of pseudo-SAH. Patient passed away the next day.
CONCLUSIONS: Pseudo-SAH, if present, carries a poor prognosis. It should be recognized as a potential CT finding in patients with severe cerebral edema, due to various causes. The diagnosis is vital, to avoid wrongful treatment institution, as well as determination of cause of death.

Matched MeSH terms: Hypoxia-Ischemia, Brain/etiology*
TRPM4 inhibition improves spatial memory impairment and hippocampal long-term potentiation deficit in chronic cerebral hypoperfused rats

Hazalin NAMN, Liao P, Hassan Z

Behav Brain Res, 2020 09 01;393:112781.
PMID: 32619565 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2020.112781

Chronic cerebral hypoperfusion (CCH) been well characterized as a common pathological status contributing to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. CCH is an important factor that leads to cognitive impairment, but the underlying neurobiological mechanism is poorly understood and no effective treatment is available. Recently, transient receptor potential melastatin 4 (TRPM4) cation channel has been identified as an important molecular element in focal cerebral ischemia. Over activation of the channel is a major molecular mechanism of oncotic cell death. However, the role of TRPM4 in CCH that propagates global brain hypoxia have not been explored. Therefore, the present study is designed to investigate the effect of TRPM4 inhibition on the cognitive functions of the rats following CCH via permanent bilateral occlusion of common carotid arteries (PBOCCA) model. In this model, treatment with siRNA suppressed TRPM4 expression at both the mRNA and protein levels and improved cognitive deficits of the CCH rats without affecting their motor function. Furthermore, treatment with siRNA rescued the LTP impairment in CCH-induced rats. Consistent with the restored of LTP, western blot analysis revealed that siRNA treatment prevented the reduction of synaptic proteins, including calcium/calmodulin-dependent kinase II alpha (CaMKIIα) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in brain regions of CCH rats. The present findings provide a novel role of TRPM4 in restricting cognitive functions in CCH and suggest inhibiting TRPM4 may represent a promising therapeutic strategy in targeting ion channels to prevent the progression of cognitive deficits induced by ischemia.

Matched MeSH terms: Brain Ischemia/physiopathology*
Antiplatelet therapy in diabetic ischemic stroke patients: associated factors and outcomes

Hassan Y, Al-Jabi SW, Aziz NA, Looi I, Zyoud SH

Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther, 2011 Oct;49(10):605-13.
PMID: 21961485 DOI: 10.5414/cp201574

BACKGROUND: Patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) are more prone to develop atherosclerotic complications including stroke. Moreover, as a primary and secondary prevention of stroke, antiplatelet therapy is recommended by clinical guidelines for patients with DM.

AIMS: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of antiplatelet therapy use prior to current stroke in diabetic ischemic stroke patients, to examine the factors associated with the use of this important therapy and to assess the impact of the previous use of antiplatelet therapy on ischemic stroke outcomes.

METHODS: An observational study of diabetic acute ischemic stroke patients attending a Malaysian hospital during a 1-year period was carried out. Demographic information, risk factors, previous antiplatelet use and variables used to assess stroke outcomes were collected from medical records.

RESULTS: Overall, 295 diabetic stroke patients were analyzed. The prevalence of previous antiplatelet use among diabetic patients was 38.3%. The independent variables associated with the previous use of antiplatelet medication were previous stroke attack (p < 0.001) and ischemic heart disease (p < 0.001). Better outcomes as measured by a minor Glasgow Coma Scale at admission (p = 0.032), and a higher Modified Barthel index at discharge (p = 0.027) were observed among patients on previous antiplatelet therapy.

CONCLUSION: Our data suggest that antiplatelet therapy is under prescribed among such diabetic stroke patients, particularly in primary prevention. Effective methods to increase antiplatelet use and to enhance the adherence of clinical practice guidelines should be considered at the national and community level.

Matched MeSH terms: Brain Ischemia/drug therapy*
Therapeutic angiogenesis for severe ischemic heart diseases by autologous bone marrow cells transplantation

Hattori R, Matsubara H

Mol Cell Biochem, 2004 Sep;264(1-2):151-5.
PMID: 15544044

Conventional therapies for severe ischemic heart disease are limited in applicability. While several angiogenesis researches have shown novel efficacy, safety and feasibility for clinical use, recently we have started the clinical trial of a sole cell therapy using autologous bone marrow mononuclear cells transplantation targeted into ischemic hibernating myocardium. Here, we review the background of bone marrow cell research and introduce therapeutic angiogenesis for severe ischemic heart disease by autologous bone marrow cells transplantation.

Matched MeSH terms: Myocardial Ischemia*

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