MRI in hyperacute stroke: early experience

Background: In many institutions, computed tomography is the preferred neuroimaging modality for acute stroke (CT). MRI, on the other hand, is more sensitive in detecting infarct core. We present our early experience adopting MRI-first policy, using Putra Acute Stroke Protocol with 8-minute first 3...

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Main Authors: Kamis, Mohd Fandi Al-Khafiz, Mohd Yaakob, Mohd Naim, Abdul Rahim, Ezamin, Abu Hassan, Hasyma, Yusof Khan, Abdul Hanif Khan, Azahar, Aizad, Abdul Salim, Noor Hafizah, Arshad, Nabila Hanem, Muda, Ahmad Sobri
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Published: Longe Medikal 2023
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/109424/
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author Kamis, Mohd Fandi Al-Khafiz
Mohd Yaakob, Mohd Naim
Abdul Rahim, Ezamin
Abu Hassan, Hasyma
Yusof Khan, Abdul Hanif Khan
Azahar, Aizad
Abdul Salim, Noor Hafizah
Arshad, Nabila Hanem
Muda, Ahmad Sobri
author_facet Kamis, Mohd Fandi Al-Khafiz
Mohd Yaakob, Mohd Naim
Abdul Rahim, Ezamin
Abu Hassan, Hasyma
Yusof Khan, Abdul Hanif Khan
Azahar, Aizad
Abdul Salim, Noor Hafizah
Arshad, Nabila Hanem
Muda, Ahmad Sobri
author_sort Kamis, Mohd Fandi Al-Khafiz
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description Background: In many institutions, computed tomography is the preferred neuroimaging modality for acute stroke (CT). MRI, on the other hand, is more sensitive in detecting infarct core. We present our early experience adopting MRI-first policy, using Putra Acute Stroke Protocol with 8-minute first 3 sequences, for hyperacute stroke. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed our early 6 months experience between June until Dec 2020. All hyperacute stroke cases who had MRI first and the door to needle (DTN) were evaluated. Results: There were total of 124 cases with 11 haemorrhagic stroke (8.9%) and 6 cases stroke mimics (4%). There were total of 105 cases of acute stroke, who had MRI first, where, 18 were thrombolysed (17.1%) while 8 cases had thrombectomy (7.6%). Fourteen were thrombolysed within 60 minutes (77.8%). DTN time range between 6 to 78 minutes with total accumulated time of 716 minutes, giving an average DTN of 42 minutes. Conclusion: Our experience shows there is no significant overall delay in DTN with higher percentage of thrombolysis rate. MRI-first policy, adopting Putra Acute Stroke Protocol, helps to achieve early and confident decision after the 8-minute scan. The stroke mimics and haemorrhagic stroke were excluded effectively. A more comprehensive study over a longer period to include other parameters might benefit the treatment decision for hyperacute stroke.
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spelling upm-1094242024-08-05T02:33:36Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/109424/ MRI in hyperacute stroke: early experience Kamis, Mohd Fandi Al-Khafiz Mohd Yaakob, Mohd Naim Abdul Rahim, Ezamin Abu Hassan, Hasyma Yusof Khan, Abdul Hanif Khan Azahar, Aizad Abdul Salim, Noor Hafizah Arshad, Nabila Hanem Muda, Ahmad Sobri Background: In many institutions, computed tomography is the preferred neuroimaging modality for acute stroke (CT). MRI, on the other hand, is more sensitive in detecting infarct core. We present our early experience adopting MRI-first policy, using Putra Acute Stroke Protocol with 8-minute first 3 sequences, for hyperacute stroke. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed our early 6 months experience between June until Dec 2020. All hyperacute stroke cases who had MRI first and the door to needle (DTN) were evaluated. Results: There were total of 124 cases with 11 haemorrhagic stroke (8.9%) and 6 cases stroke mimics (4%). There were total of 105 cases of acute stroke, who had MRI first, where, 18 were thrombolysed (17.1%) while 8 cases had thrombectomy (7.6%). Fourteen were thrombolysed within 60 minutes (77.8%). DTN time range between 6 to 78 minutes with total accumulated time of 716 minutes, giving an average DTN of 42 minutes. Conclusion: Our experience shows there is no significant overall delay in DTN with higher percentage of thrombolysis rate. MRI-first policy, adopting Putra Acute Stroke Protocol, helps to achieve early and confident decision after the 8-minute scan. The stroke mimics and haemorrhagic stroke were excluded effectively. A more comprehensive study over a longer period to include other parameters might benefit the treatment decision for hyperacute stroke. Longe Medikal 2023-06-30 Article PeerReviewed Kamis, Mohd Fandi Al-Khafiz and Mohd Yaakob, Mohd Naim and Abdul Rahim, Ezamin and Abu Hassan, Hasyma and Yusof Khan, Abdul Hanif Khan and Azahar, Aizad and Abdul Salim, Noor Hafizah and Arshad, Nabila Hanem and Muda, Ahmad Sobri (2023) MRI in hyperacute stroke: early experience. Journal of Cardiovascular, Neurovascular & Stroke, 5 (2). pp. 1-8. ISSN 2600-7800 https://mycvns.com/index.php/journal/article/view/145 10.32896/cvns.v5n2.1-8
spellingShingle Kamis, Mohd Fandi Al-Khafiz
Mohd Yaakob, Mohd Naim
Abdul Rahim, Ezamin
Abu Hassan, Hasyma
Yusof Khan, Abdul Hanif Khan
Azahar, Aizad
Abdul Salim, Noor Hafizah
Arshad, Nabila Hanem
Muda, Ahmad Sobri
MRI in hyperacute stroke: early experience
title MRI in hyperacute stroke: early experience
title_full MRI in hyperacute stroke: early experience
title_fullStr MRI in hyperacute stroke: early experience
title_full_unstemmed MRI in hyperacute stroke: early experience
title_short MRI in hyperacute stroke: early experience
title_sort mri in hyperacute stroke: early experience
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/109424/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/109424/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/109424/