2024
Automated detection of early signs of irreversible ischemic change on CTA source images in patients with large vessel occlusion
Mak A, Matouk C, Avery E, Behland J, Haider S, Frey D, Madai V, Vajkoczy P, Griessenauer C, Zand R, Hendrix P, Abedi V, Sanelli P, Falcone G, Petersen N, Sansing L, Sheth K, Payabvash S, Malhotra A. Automated detection of early signs of irreversible ischemic change on CTA source images in patients with large vessel occlusion. PLOS ONE 2024, 19: e0304962. PMID: 38870240, PMCID: PMC11175522, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0304962.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiffusion-weighted imagingLarge vessel occlusionIrreversible ischemic changesPoor functional outcomeFunctional outcomesIschemic changesInfarct volumeAlberta Stroke Program Early CT ScorePredicting poor functional outcomeVessel occlusionFollow-up diffusion-weighted imagingAnterior circulation LVO strokeCTA source imagesReceiver operating characteristic curveExpert human readersPredicting final infarctionASPECTS regionsAdmission CTANon-inferior performanceBaseline CTACT scoreFinal infarctEndovascular therapyHU attenuationValidation cohortCOVID‐19 Infection Is Associated With Poor Outcomes in Patients With Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Renedo D, Leasure A, Young R, Rivier C, Alhanti B, Mac Grory B, Messe S, Reeves M, Hassan A, Schwamm L, de Havenon A, Matouk C, Sheth K, Falcone G. COVID‐19 Infection Is Associated With Poor Outcomes in Patients With Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2024, 13: e030999. PMID: 38293940, PMCID: PMC11056169, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.030999.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOdds of poor outcomeIntracerebral hemorrhageCOVID-19 infectionPoor outcomeHealth care deliverySkilled nursing facilityMultivariate analysisOdds of mortalityConcomitant COVID-19 infectionAssociated with poor outcomesCare deliveryNursing facilitiesPoor functional outcomeCOVID-19OddsICH outcomeImpact of COVID-19No significant differenceObservational studyHemorrhagic strokeWorsen outcomesPatient populationFunctional outcomesStroke dataPatients
2023
Detection of Intracerebral Hemorrhage Using Low-Field, Portable Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients With Stroke
Mazurek M, Parasuram N, Peng T, Beekman R, Yadlapalli V, Sorby-Adams A, Lalwani D, Zabinska J, Gilmore E, Petersen N, Falcone G, Sujijantarat N, Matouk C, Payabvash S, Sze G, Schiff S, Iglesias J, Rosen M, de Havenon A, Kimberly W, Sheth K. Detection of Intracerebral Hemorrhage Using Low-Field, Portable Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients With Stroke. Stroke 2023, 54: 2832-2841. PMID: 37795593, PMCID: PMC11103256, DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.123.043146.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPredictors of Angiographic Outcome After Failed Thrombectomy for Large Vessel Occlusion: Insights from the Stroke Thrombectomy and Aneurysm Registry
Webb M, Essibayi M, Al Kasab S, Maier I, Psychogios M, Grossberg J, Alawieh A, Wolfe S, Arthur A, Dumont T, Kan P, Kim J, De Leacy R, Osbun J, Rai A, Jabbour P, Park M, Crosa R, Levitt M, Polifka A, Yoshimura S, Matouk C, Williamson R, Fragata I, Chowdhry S, Starke R, Samaniego E, Cuellar H, Spiotta A, Mascitelli J. Predictors of Angiographic Outcome After Failed Thrombectomy for Large Vessel Occlusion: Insights from the Stroke Thrombectomy and Aneurysm Registry. Neurosurgery 2023, 93: 1168-1179. PMID: 37377425, DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000002560.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLarge vessel occlusionMechanical thrombectomyProcedure timeSubgroup analysisPosterior circulation large vessel occlusionOnset-to-puncture timeAssociated with more complicationsStroke thrombectomyVessel occlusionPremorbid modified Rankin ScaleAneurysm RegistrySymptomatic intracerebral hemorrhageIncreased procedure timeBalloon guide catheterInternal carotid arteryAssociated with lesser oddsRescue intracranial stentingPredictors of angiographic outcomeRescue stentingRetrospective reviewM2 occlusionsAngiographic outcomesNo significant differenceFailed thrombectomyIntracerebral hemorrhageHigher Hospital Frailty Risk Score Is Associated With Increased Risk of Stroke: Observational and Genetic Analyses
Renedo D, Acosta J, Koo A, Rivier C, Sujijantarat N, de Havenon A, Sharma R, Gill T, Sheth K, Falcone G, Matouk C. Higher Hospital Frailty Risk Score Is Associated With Increased Risk of Stroke: Observational and Genetic Analyses. Stroke 2023, 54: 1538-1547. PMID: 37216451, PMCID: PMC10212531, DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.122.041891.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHospital Frailty Risk ScoreRisk of strokeHighest Hospital Frailty Risk ScoresDate of consentFrailty Risk ScoreMendelian randomization analysisStroke riskRisk scoreRandomization analysisTime of enrollmentAvailable electronic health recordsMendelian randomizationElectronic health recordsLook-back periodIncident strokeDose-response wayFrailty statusHemorrhagic strokeMultivariable analysisStroke eventsObservational studyHigh riskFrailtySignificant associationSimilar association
2021
Drip-and-ship versus mothership for endovascular treatment of acute stroke: A comparative effectiveness analysis
Wu X, Wira C, Matouk C, Forman H, Gandhi D, Sanelli P, Schindler J, Malhotra A. Drip-and-ship versus mothership for endovascular treatment of acute stroke: A comparative effectiveness analysis. International Journal Of Stroke 2021, 17: 315-322. PMID: 33759645, DOI: 10.1177/17474930211008701.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComprehensive stroke centerPrimary stroke centerAcute stroke patientsNearest comprehensive stroke centerAcute strokeMothership strategyStroke centersStroke patientsPlace of onsetHealth benefitsMarkov decision-analytic modelComparative effectiveness analysisRecent medical literatureMultiple sensitivity analysesDecision analytic modelMothership modelPrimary outcomeEndovascular treatmentPrehospital triageSudden onsetPatientsMedical literatureStrokeShip strategyTarget population
2012
Carotid Artery Angioplasty and Stenting for Patients Less than 70 Years-of-Age
Alkins R, Matouk CC, Cruz JP, Marotta T, Montanera W, Spears J. Carotid Artery Angioplasty and Stenting for Patients Less than 70 Years-of-Age. Canadian Journal Of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien Des Sciences Neurologiques 2012, 39: 338-342. PMID: 22547514, DOI: 10.1017/s0317167100013470.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDeath/stroke/myocardial infarctionStroke/myocardial infarctionCarotid artery angioplastyMyocardial infarctionYears of ageCarotid endarterectomyArtery angioplastyComposite outcomeAverage-risk patientsAdverse event ratesSimilar complication ratesAcute myocardial infarctionLongitudinal cohort studySt. Michael's HospitalComposite deathCohort studyRisk patientsComplication rateConsecutive patientsMajor complicationsPatient ageConsecutive seriesCAS proceduresOutcome measuresStroke rate