Table 1. Priapism is a disorder in which the penis maintains a prolonged, rigid erection in the absence of appropriate stimulation. The results of 2 large, nonrandomized, single-center experiences show that stent recanalization of chronically occluded iliac veins in patients with advanced PTS appears to offer significant potential to reduce PTS symptoms, improve quality of life, and enable healing of venous ulcers. Table 1. Treatment. Introduction. There are two main types of stroke: ischemic, due to lack of blood flow, and hemorrhagic, due to bleeding. 3, Hagerstown, MD 21742; phone 800-638-3030; fax 301-223-2400. Furthermore, it should be appreciated that all published data are derived from cohort studies or The term stroke should be broadly used to include all of the following:Definition of CNS infarction: CNS infarction is brain, spinal cord, or retinal cell death attributable to ischemia, based on1. Sonography and special function tests provide a diagnosis. Recanalization therapies in acute ischemic stroke patients: impact of prior treatment with novel oral anticoagulants on bleeding complications and outcome. A stroke is a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death. There are two main types of stroke: ischemic, due to lack of blood flow, and hemorrhagic, due to bleeding. 1 In the Why it's done. In 2010, the estimated number of incident ischemic strokes (IS) and HS across the globe was 11.6 million and 5.3 million, respectively; 63% of IS and 80% of HS occurred in low- and middle-income countries. Table 1. Methods The current analysis is Priapism is a disorder in which the penis maintains a prolonged, rigid erection in the absence of appropriate stimulation. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between intraprocedural BP variability (BPV) and outcomes in patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) following MT with general anaesthesia. This formal definition can be complemented with a more pragmatic rule of thumb: processes around acute endovascular treatment (EVT), from the patients arrival at the emergency room to recanalization, with the aim to identify possible causes for delay and/or other causes for sub-optimal treatment outcome. Recanalization strategies, including intravenous recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator (alteplase or rt-PA) and intra-arterial approaches, attempt to establish revascularization so that cells within the ischemic penumbra (a metabolically active region, peripheral to the ischemic area, where blood flow is reduced and the cells are potentially The results of 2 large, nonrandomized, single-center experiences show that stent recanalization of chronically occluded iliac veins in patients with advanced PTS appears to offer significant potential to reduce PTS symptoms, improve quality of life, and enable healing of venous ulcers. From the Editor in Chief (interim), Subhash Banerjee, MD. Methods The current analysis is Background The major concern for bridging intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) before endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is the potentially increased risk of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH). The aim of this study was to investigate the association between intraprocedural BP variability (BPV) and outcomes in patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) following MT with general anaesthesia. Circulation. How to Submit. Failure to detect and treat thromboses can result in mesenteric ischemia, chronic cavernous transformation, and complications of portal CUSTOMER SERVICE: Change of address (except Japan): 14700 Citicorp Drive, Bldg. Stepping Down When I became editor-in-chief of The American Journal of Cardiology in June 1982, I certainly did not expect to still be in that position in June 2022, forty years later.More. Link Google Scholar; 77. 2,3 In 2016, the number of incident new strokes increased to 13.7 million (95% confidence interval [CI] 12.714.7; Figure 1). Table 1. Definition and etiology of subarachnoid hemorrhage; Clinical presentation and complications of subarachnoid hemorrhage. The basic therapy consists in regular exercise, normalization of weight and compression therapy. Thus we conducted this study to clarify whether evaluation of individual bleeding risk could assist in the decision to perform IVT before EVT. In case of a hemodynamically relevant varicose vein surgery or endovascular treatment is advisable. Methods The study was a Recanalization modulates association between blood pressure and functional outcome in acute ischemic stroke. Operative Neurosurgery features operative procedures, anatomy, instrumentation, devices, and technology providing practical guidance to its readers. Vasospasms in subarachnoid hemorrhage; Diagnosis of subarachnoid hemorrhage; Brain aneurysm diagnosis; Management of subarachnoid hemorrhage; Endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysm; Management of asymptomatic Signs and symptoms of a stroke may include an inability to move or feel on one side of the body, problems understanding or Prompt diagnosis and management of acute symptomatic portal vein thrombosis are essential. The aim of the study was to Recanalization of the middle cerebral artery after prolonged induced hypertensive therapy to rescue early neurologic deterioration: a case report. The radiological definition of core infarct is based on the development of cytotoxic edema, reflective of neuronal cells swelling. Objectives Optimal periprocedural blood pressure (BP) management during mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for acute ischaemic stroke is still controversial. This cytotoxic edema causes a diffusion restriction on MRI, which is the reference standard for defining the core infarct. Int J Mol Sci 2022;23(19):11740; Trial of Endovascular Treatment of Acute Basilar-Artery Occlusion. The Analysis of Recanalization after Endovascular Treatment of intracranial Aneurysm (ARETA) study is a prospective multicenter cohort study evaluating the factors associated with recanalization after endovascular treatment. Priapism is a disorder in which the penis maintains a prolonged, rigid erection in the absence of appropriate stimulation. 2,3 In 2016, the number of incident new strokes increased to 13.7 million (95% confidence interval [CI] 12.714.7; Figure 1). Definition of Stroke. The focus of the guideline was subdivided into incidence, risk factors, prevention, natural history and outcome, diagnosis, prevention of rebleeding, surgical and endovascular repair of ruptured aneurysms, systems of care, anesthetic management during A stroke is a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death. Recanalization was more frequent in the surgery group (34.3%) compared to the EVLA group (20.9%) (p=0.01). Definitions vary regarding duration, but any erection lasting four hours or longer is generally considered priapism. Resources How to Submit. Prompt diagnosis and management of acute symptomatic portal vein thrombosis are essential. Int J Mol Sci 2022;23(19):11740; Trial of Endovascular Treatment of Acute Basilar-Artery Occlusion. In the remainder, the definition of the anatomical success ranged from occlusion over 85 % of total length treated to less than 10 cm recanalization. The aim of the study was to Link Google Scholar; 77. CT perfusion (CTP) can help to differentiate irreversible ischemia (core) and ischemic penumbra (viable tissue with reduced perfusion), and benign oligemia different software packages use different combinations of parameters to define the core and penumbra; a common definition for penumbra: . Why it's done. Defining the criteria to evaluate and select patients with ELVO for endovascular treatment is critically important, since between 3% and 22% of patients with AIS are potentially eligible for mechanical thrombectomy, depending on the specific selection criteria used.57 Time of symptom onset (or last known well, magnitude of early ischemic change on The basic therapy consists in regular exercise, normalization of weight and compression therapy. Thus we conducted this study to clarify whether evaluation of individual bleeding risk could assist in the decision to perform IVT before EVT. This formal definition can be complemented with a more pragmatic rule of thumb: processes around acute endovascular treatment (EVT), from the patients arrival at the emergency room to recanalization, with the aim to identify possible causes for delay and/or other causes for sub-optimal treatment outcome. Stacie L. Demel, Mathew Reeves, Haolin Xu, Ying Xian, Brian Mac Grory, Gregg C. Fonarow, Roland Matsouaka, Eric E. Smith, Jeff Saver and ; Satisfaction, as measured by quality of life surveys, were similar between treatment groups. Stacie L. Demel, Mathew Reeves, Haolin Xu, Ying Xian, Brian Mac Grory, Gregg C. Fonarow, Roland Matsouaka, Eric E. Smith, Jeff Saver and ; hypoperfused brain at risk of progression to infarction Sonography and special function tests provide a diagnosis. pathological, imaging, or other objective evidence of cerebral, spinal cord, or retinal focal ischemic injury in a defined vascular There are various types of these procedures and their names are associated with the type of vessel entry and equipment used. Recanalization of the middle cerebral artery after prolonged induced hypertensive therapy to rescue early neurologic deterioration: a case report. Failure to detect and treat thromboses can result in mesenteric ischemia, chronic cavernous transformation, and complications of portal Methods The current analysis is The basic therapy consists in regular exercise, normalization of weight and compression therapy. Endovenous laser ablation has been considered for treatment of refluxing saphenous tributaries. 1 However, it was not until the beginning of the 20th century that the first clinical descriptions appeared describing a connection between the formation of a thrombus in a coronary artery The term stroke should be broadly used to include all of the following:Definition of CNS infarction: CNS infarction is brain, spinal cord, or retinal cell death attributable to ischemia, based on1. Design A prospective It includes a wealth of information applicable to researchers and practicing neurosurgeons. Dear Readers, Contributors, Editorial Board, Editorial staff and Publishing team members, Indications for thrombectomy. Endovenous laser ablation has been considered for treatment of refluxing saphenous tributaries. Carotid angioplasty and stenting may be appropriate stroke treatments or stroke-prevention options if: You have a carotid artery with a blockage of 70% or more, especially if you've had a stroke or stroke symptoms, and you aren't in good enough health to undergo surgery for example, if you have severe heart or lung disease or had radiation Definitions vary regarding duration, but any erection lasting four hours or longer is generally considered priapism. Definition of Stroke. CT perfusion (CTP) can help to differentiate irreversible ischemia (core) and ischemic penumbra (viable tissue with reduced perfusion), and benign oligemia different software packages use different combinations of parameters to define the core and penumbra; a common definition for penumbra: . doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.115.015484. Recanalization therapies in acute ischemic stroke patients: impact of prior treatment with novel oral anticoagulants on bleeding complications and outcome. 3, Hagerstown, MD 21742; phone 800-638-3030; fax 301-223-2400. Global Epidemiology of Stroke. Recanalization strategies, including intravenous recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator (alteplase or rt-PA) and intra-arterial approaches, attempt to establish revascularization so that cells within the ischemic penumbra (a metabolically active region, peripheral to the ischemic area, where blood flow is reduced and the cells are potentially Stepping Down When I became editor-in-chief of The American Journal of Cardiology in June 1982, I certainly did not expect to still be in that position in June 2022, forty years later.More. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between intraprocedural BP variability (BPV) and outcomes in patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) following MT with general anaesthesia. There are various types of these procedures and their names are associated with the type of vessel entry and equipment used. The Analysis of Recanalization after Endovascular Treatment of intracranial Aneurysm (ARETA) study is a prospective multicenter cohort study evaluating the factors associated with recanalization after endovascular treatment. Definition and etiology of subarachnoid hemorrhage; Clinical presentation and complications of subarachnoid hemorrhage. Treatment. Definitions vary regarding duration, but any erection lasting four hours or longer is generally considered priapism. Results Evidence-based guidelines are presented for the care of patients presenting with aSAH. Journal of Clinical Medicine is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal of clinical medicine, published semimonthly online by MDPI.The International Bone Research Association (IBRA), Italian Resuscitation Council (IRC), Spanish Society of Hematology and Hemotherapy (SEHH), Japan Association for Clinical Engineers (JACE), European Independent Foundation N Engl J Med 2022;387:1361-1372; Na. Portal vein thrombosis unrelated to solid malignancy is common in patients with cirrhosis, but less frequently observed in patients without cirrhosis. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Change of address (except Japan): 14700 Citicorp Drive, Bldg. The Alteplase compared with Tenecteplase (AcT) trial 1 was an investigator-initiated, multicentre, parallel-group, open-label, registry-linked, randomized, controlled trial with blinded outcome assessment that involved patients with acute ischaemic stroke eligible for thrombolysis according to standard-of-care indications in Canada. How to Submit. Table 1. Global Epidemiology of Stroke. 3. Satisfaction, as measured by quality of life surveys, were similar between treatment groups. Indications for thrombectomy. The Alteplase compared with Tenecteplase (AcT) trial 1 was an investigator-initiated, multicentre, parallel-group, open-label, registry-linked, randomized, controlled trial with blinded outcome assessment that involved patients with acute ischaemic stroke eligible for thrombolysis according to standard-of-care indications in Canada. The focus of the guideline was subdivided into incidence, risk factors, prevention, natural history and outcome, diagnosis, prevention of rebleeding, surgical and endovascular repair of ruptured aneurysms, systems of care, anesthetic management during Dr. Tom Forbes Editor-in-Chief. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.115.015484. pathological, imaging, or other objective evidence of cerebral, spinal cord, or retinal focal ischemic injury in a defined vascular distribution; or2. 1 In the Circulation. The term stroke should be broadly used to include all of the following:Definition of CNS infarction: CNS infarction is brain, spinal cord, or retinal cell death attributable to ischemia, based on1. The aim of the study was to DSPN Spine Video Series. Dear Readers, Contributors, Editorial Board, Editorial staff and Publishing team members, There are various types of these procedures and their names are associated with the type of vessel entry and equipment used. 1 However, it was not until the beginning of the 20th century that the first clinical descriptions appeared describing a connection between the formation of a thrombus in a coronary artery 3. This cytotoxic edema causes a diffusion restriction on MRI, which is the reference standard for defining the core infarct. Satisfaction, as measured by quality of life surveys, were similar between treatment groups. Both cause parts of the brain to stop functioning properly. Global Epidemiology of Stroke. Operative Neurosurgery is the resource for cutting-edge material on operative practice. The term stroke should be broadly used to include all of the following:Definition of CNS infarction: CNS infarction is brain, spinal cord, or retinal cell death attributable to ischemia, based on1. Background The major concern for bridging intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) before endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is the potentially increased risk of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH). anatomic definition and pathophysiology May-Thurner syndrome (MTS) is defined as extrinsic venous compression by the arterial system against bony structures in the iliocaval territory. Design A prospective N Engl J Med 2022;387:1361-1372; Na. Dr. Thomas L. Forbes is the Surgeon-in-Chief and James Wallace McCutcheon Chair of the Sprott Department of Surgery at the University Health Network, and Professor of Surgery in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. From the Editor in Chief (interim), Subhash Banerjee, MD. Resources How to Submit. Vasospasms in subarachnoid hemorrhage; Diagnosis of subarachnoid hemorrhage; Brain aneurysm diagnosis; Management of subarachnoid hemorrhage; Endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysm; Management of asymptomatic Sex Differences in Endovascular Therapy for Ischemic Stroke: Results From the Get With The GuidelinesStroke Registry. Stacie L. Demel, Mathew Reeves, Haolin Xu, Ying Xian, Brian Mac Grory, Gregg C. Fonarow, Roland Matsouaka, Eric E. Smith, Jeff Saver and ; Definition of Stroke. Objectives Optimal periprocedural blood pressure (BP) management during mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for acute ischaemic stroke is still controversial. Journal of Clinical Medicine is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal of clinical medicine, published semimonthly online by MDPI.The International Bone Research Association (IBRA), Italian Resuscitation Council (IRC), Spanish Society of Hematology and Hemotherapy (SEHH), Japan Association for Clinical Engineers (JACE), European Independent Foundation ENRG Collection: Endovascular Video Series. Recanalization modulates association between blood pressure and functional outcome in acute ischemic stroke. a A disabling deficit is defined as impairments that would prevent the patient from performing essential activities of daily living (eg, bathing, ambulating, toileting, hygiene, and eating) or returning to work.. b In the presence of large-vessel occlusion, there are insufficient data to recommend alteplase plus endovascular therapy. The radiological definition of core infarct is based on the development of cytotoxic edema, reflective of neuronal cells swelling. The Alteplase compared with Tenecteplase (AcT) trial 1 was an investigator-initiated, multicentre, parallel-group, open-label, registry-linked, randomized, controlled trial with blinded outcome assessment that involved patients with acute ischaemic stroke eligible for thrombolysis according to standard-of-care indications in Canada. The focus of the guideline was subdivided into incidence, risk factors, prevention, natural history and outcome, diagnosis, prevention of rebleeding, surgical and endovascular repair of ruptured aneurysms, systems of care, anesthetic management during 1 However, it was not until the beginning of the 20th century that the first clinical descriptions appeared describing a connection between the formation of a thrombus in a coronary artery Portal vein thrombosis unrelated to solid malignancy is common in patients with cirrhosis, but less frequently observed in patients without cirrhosis. The term stroke should be broadly used to include all of the following:Definition of CNS infarction: CNS infarction is brain, spinal cord, or retinal cell death attributable to ischemia, based on1. Introduction. In case of a hemodynamically relevant varicose vein surgery or endovascular treatment is advisable. Recanalization was more frequent in the surgery group (34.3%) compared to the EVLA group (20.9%) (p=0.01). The Analysis of Recanalization after Endovascular Treatment of intracranial Aneurysm (ARETA) study is a prospective multicenter cohort study evaluating the factors associated with recanalization after endovascular treatment. Angioplasty Definition Angioplasty is a term describing a procedure used to widen vessels narrowed by stenoses or occlusions. Indications for thrombectomy. Neurosurgery, the official journal of the CNS, publishes top research on clinical and experimental neurosurgery covering the latest developments in science, technology, and medicine.The journal attracts contributions from the most respected authorities in the field. hypoperfused brain at risk of progression to infarction Circulation. MTS is also referred to as iliocaval venous compression syndrome, iliac vein compression syndrome, Cockett's syndrome, and venous spur. Definition and etiology of subarachnoid hemorrhage; Clinical presentation and complications of subarachnoid hemorrhage. In case of a hemodynamically relevant varicose vein surgery or endovascular treatment is advisable. Methods The study was a From the Editor. In the late 19th century, postmortem examinations demonstrated a possible relationship between thrombotic occlusion of a coronary artery and myocardial infarction (MI). 3, Hagerstown, MD 21742; phone 800-638-3030; fax 301-223-2400. Recanalization modulates association between blood pressure and functional outcome in acute ischemic stroke. Cytokine Storm-Definition, Causes, and Implications. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.115.015484. ENRG Collection: Endovascular Video Series. From the Editor in Chief (interim), Subhash Banerjee, MD. Operative Neurosurgery is the resource for cutting-edge material on operative practice. MTS is also referred to as iliocaval venous compression syndrome, iliac vein compression syndrome, Cockett's syndrome, and venous spur. Recanalization was more frequent in the surgery group (34.3%) compared to the EVLA group (20.9%) (p=0.01). Definition of Stroke. Currently, endovascular therapy alone In the late 19th century, postmortem examinations demonstrated a possible relationship between thrombotic occlusion of a coronary artery and myocardial infarction (MI). Portal vein thrombosis unrelated to solid malignancy is common in patients with cirrhosis, but less frequently observed in patients without cirrhosis. Recanalization strategies, including intravenous recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator (alteplase or rt-PA) and intra-arterial approaches, attempt to establish revascularization so that cells within the ischemic penumbra (a metabolically active region, peripheral to the ischemic area, where blood flow is reduced and the cells are potentially a A disabling deficit is defined as impairments that would prevent the patient from performing essential activities of daily living (eg, bathing, ambulating, toileting, hygiene, and eating) or returning to work.. b In the presence of large-vessel occlusion, there are insufficient data to recommend alteplase plus endovascular therapy. Most common diseases in this context are varicosis or a post-thrombotic syndrome. Carotid angioplasty and stenting may be appropriate stroke treatments or stroke-prevention options if: You have a carotid artery with a blockage of 70% or more, especially if you've had a stroke or stroke symptoms, and you aren't in good enough health to undergo surgery for example, if you have severe heart or lung disease or had radiation a A disabling deficit is defined as impairments that would prevent the patient from performing essential activities of daily living (eg, bathing, ambulating, toileting, hygiene, and eating) or returning to work.. b In the presence of large-vessel occlusion, there are insufficient data to recommend alteplase plus endovascular therapy. Journal of Clinical Medicine is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal of clinical medicine, published semimonthly online by MDPI.The International Bone Research Association (IBRA), Italian Resuscitation Council (IRC), Spanish Society of Hematology and Hemotherapy (SEHH), Japan Association for Clinical Engineers (JACE), European Independent Foundation In 2010, the estimated number of incident ischemic strokes (IS) and HS across the globe was 11.6 million and 5.3 million, respectively; 63% of IS and 80% of HS occurred in low- and middle-income countries. Furthermore, it should be appreciated that all published data are derived from cohort studies or Background The major concern for bridging intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) before endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is the potentially increased risk of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH). Vasospasms in subarachnoid hemorrhage; Diagnosis of subarachnoid hemorrhage; Brain aneurysm diagnosis; Management of subarachnoid hemorrhage; Endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysm; Management of asymptomatic Currently, endovascular therapy alone Signs and symptoms of a stroke may include an inability to move or feel on one side of the body, problems understanding or The results of 2 large, nonrandomized, single-center experiences show that stent recanalization of chronically occluded iliac veins in patients with advanced PTS appears to offer significant potential to reduce PTS symptoms, improve quality of life, and enable healing of venous ulcers. In 2010, the estimated number of incident ischemic strokes (IS) and HS across the globe was 11.6 million and 5.3 million, respectively; 63% of IS and 80% of HS occurred in low- and middle-income countries. A stroke is a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death. Operative Neurosurgery features operative procedures, anatomy, instrumentation, devices, and technology providing practical guidance to its readers. Dr. Tom Forbes Editor-in-Chief. pathological, imaging, or other objective evidence of cerebral, spinal cord, or retinal focal ischemic injury in a defined vascular distribution; or2. It includes a wealth of information applicable to researchers and practicing neurosurgeons. Both cause parts of the brain to stop functioning properly. MTS is also referred to as iliocaval venous compression syndrome, iliac vein compression syndrome, Cockett's syndrome, and venous spur. pathological, imaging, or other objective evidence of cerebral, spinal cord, or retinal focal ischemic injury in a defined vascular Background One limitation of the endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms is aneurysm recanalization. In the remainder, the definition of the anatomical success ranged from occlusion over 85 % of total length treated to less than 10 cm recanalization. How to Submit. Background One limitation of the endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms is aneurysm recanalization. 2,3 In 2016, the number of incident new strokes increased to 13.7 million (95% confidence interval [CI] 12.714.7; Figure 1). CUSTOMER SERVICE: Change of address (except Japan): 14700 Citicorp Drive, Bldg. DSPN Spine Video Series. The term stroke should be broadly used to include all of the following:Definition of CNS infarction: CNS infarction is brain, spinal cord, or retinal cell death attributable to ischemia, based on1. From the Editor. Results Evidence-based guidelines are presented for the care of patients presenting with aSAH. Dear Readers, Contributors, Editorial Board, Editorial staff and Publishing team members, Angioplasty Definition Angioplasty is a term describing a procedure used to widen vessels narrowed by stenoses or occlusions. Both cause parts of the brain to stop functioning properly. Most common diseases in this context are varicosis or a post-thrombotic syndrome. N Engl J Med 2022;387:1361-1372; Na. Cytokine Storm-Definition, Causes, and Implications. pathological, imaging, or other objective evidence of cerebral, spinal cord, or retinal focal ischemic injury in a defined vascular distribution; or2. This cytotoxic edema causes a diffusion restriction on MRI, which is the reference standard for defining the core infarct. 3. Definition of Stroke. 2015; 132:12611269. Design A prospective Thus we conducted this study to clarify whether evaluation of individual bleeding risk could assist in the decision to perform IVT before EVT. Dr. Thomas L. Forbes is the Surgeon-in-Chief and James Wallace McCutcheon Chair of the Sprott Department of Surgery at the University Health Network, and Professor of Surgery in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. Signs and symptoms of a stroke may include an inability to move or feel on one side of the body, problems understanding or Int J Mol Sci 2022;23(19):11740; Trial of Endovascular Treatment of Acute Basilar-Artery Occlusion. Sex Differences in Endovascular Therapy for Ischemic Stroke: Results From the Get With The GuidelinesStroke Registry. Operative Neurosurgery features operative procedures, anatomy, instrumentation, devices, and technology providing practical guidance to its readers. This formal definition can be complemented with a more pragmatic rule of thumb: processes around acute endovascular treatment (EVT), from the patients arrival at the emergency room to recanalization, with the aim to identify possible causes for delay and/or other causes for sub-optimal treatment outcome. 1 In the In the late 19th century, postmortem examinations demonstrated a possible relationship between thrombotic occlusion of a coronary artery and myocardial infarction (MI). anatomic definition and pathophysiology May-Thurner syndrome (MTS) is defined as extrinsic venous compression by the arterial system against bony structures in the iliocaval territory. Endovenous laser ablation has been considered for treatment of refluxing saphenous tributaries. Sex Differences in Endovascular Therapy for Ischemic Stroke: Results From the Get With The GuidelinesStroke Registry. Recanalization of the middle cerebral artery after prolonged induced hypertensive therapy to rescue early neurologic deterioration: a case report. 2015; 132:12611269. Defining the criteria to evaluate and select patients with ELVO for endovascular treatment is critically important, since between 3% and 22% of patients with AIS are potentially eligible for mechanical thrombectomy, depending on the specific selection criteria used.57 Time of symptom onset (or last known well, magnitude of early ischemic change on