AIM:To explore the physiopathology and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)findings in an animal model of acute arterial mesenteric ischemia(AAMI)with and without reperfusion.METHODS:In this study,8 adult Sprague-Dawley ra...AIM:To explore the physiopathology and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)findings in an animal model of acute arterial mesenteric ischemia(AAMI)with and without reperfusion.METHODS:In this study,8 adult Sprague-Dawley rats underwent superior mesenteric artery(SMA)ligation and were then randomly divided in two groups of 4.In groupⅠ,the ischemia was maintained for 8 h.In groupⅡ,1-h after SMA occlusion,the ligation was removed by cutting the thread fixed on the back of the animal,and reperfusion was monitored for 8 h.MRI was performed using a 7-T system.RESULTS:We found that,in the case of AAMI without reperfusion,spastic reflex ileus,hypotonic reflex ileus,free abdominal fluid and bowel wall thinning are present from the second hour,and bowel wall hyperintensity in T2-W sequences are present from the fourth hour.The reperfusion model shows the presence of early bowel wall hyperintensity in T2-W sequences after 1 h and bowel wall thickening from the second hour.CONCLUSION:Our study has shown that MRI can assess pathological changes that occur in the small bowel and distinguish between the presence and absence of reperfusion after induced acute arterial ischemia.展开更多
For about 50 years, angiography represented the only imaging method for studying carotid arteries in order to detect the presence of pathological stenosis due to atherosclerotic plaque. Recently, thanks to the use of ...For about 50 years, angiography represented the only imaging method for studying carotid arteries in order to detect the presence of pathological stenosis due to atherosclerotic plaque. Recently, thanks to the use of non-invasive methods, physicians are able to study and quantify the presence of carotid atherosclerosis in vivo These procedures have enabled the introduction of new concepts: (1) the degree of carotid stenosis is approxi- mate to the volume and extension of carotid plaque; and (2) a set of parameters, easily identifiable by com- puted tomography angiography, magnetic resonance angiogram and ultra-sound echo-color Doppler, are closely linked to the development of ischemic symptoms and can significantly increase the risk of stroke regard- less of the degree of stenosis. In light of these findings vulnerable plaques should be identified early, and the role of Digital Subtraction Angiography which is a purely technical luminal technique should be determined.展开更多
Emery dreifuss muscular dystrophy(EDMD) is a rare genetic syndrome consisting of tendon retractions,progressive muscle atrophy and cardiac involvement.We report a case of an obese patient affected by the familial X-li...Emery dreifuss muscular dystrophy(EDMD) is a rare genetic syndrome consisting of tendon retractions,progressive muscle atrophy and cardiac involvement.We report a case of an obese patient affected by the familial X-linked form in which a pericallosal lipoma was found during investigation for a suspected acute vasculopathy.To date,EDMD has never been associated with cerebral lipomas and the X-linked form was never considered to be involved in lipodystrophic syndromes or non-muscular conditions.Our case confirms the variable expressivity of the disease and suggests a possible role of Emerin in the intranuclear regulation of signals for adipocyte cell differentiation.展开更多
Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)is a global pandemic where several comorbidities have been shown to have a significant effect on mortality.Patients with diabetes mellitus(DM)have a higher mortality rate than non-DM ...Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)is a global pandemic where several comorbidities have been shown to have a significant effect on mortality.Patients with diabetes mellitus(DM)have a higher mortality rate than non-DM patients if they get COVID-19.Recent studies have indicated that patients with a history of diabetes can increase the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection.Additionally,patients without any history of diabetes can acquire newonset DM when infected with COVID-19.Thus,there is a need to explore the bidirectional link between these two conditions,confirming the vicious loop between“DM/COVID-19”.This narrative review presents(1)the bidirectional association between the DM and COVID-19,(2)the manifestations of the DM/COVID-19 loop leading to cardiovascular disease,(3)an understanding of primary and secondary factors that influence mortality due to the DM/COVID-19 loop,(4)the role of vitamin-D in DM patients during COVID-19,and finally,(5)the monitoring tools for tracking atherosclerosis burden in DM patients during COVID-19 and“COVID-triggered DM”patients.We conclude that the bidirectional nature of DM/COVID-19 causes acceleration towards cardiovascular events.Due to this alarming condition,early monitoring of atherosclerotic burden is required in“Diabetes patients during COVID-19”or“new-onset Diabetes triggered by COVID-19 in Non-Diabetes patients”.展开更多
Object We sought to determine the safety and efficacy in secondary stroke prevention of carotid endarterectomy(CEA)in patients with symptomatic non-stenotic carotid artery disease(SyNC).Methods This was a single-centr...Object We sought to determine the safety and efficacy in secondary stroke prevention of carotid endarterectomy(CEA)in patients with symptomatic non-stenotic carotid artery disease(SyNC).Methods This was a single-centre retrospective case series.All patients who underwent CEA for unilateral anterior circulation cerebrovascular events with ipsilateral<50%carotid stenosis from 2002 to 2020 were included.Imaging hallmarks including the degree of luminal stenosis and the presence of various vulnerable plaque characteristics(eg,intraplaque haemorrhage(IPH)on MR angiography,ulceration or low-density plaque on CT angiography)were assessed.The presence of vulnerable plaque characteristics was compared between arteries ipsilateral to the ischaemic event and contralateral arteries.The prevalence of perioperative/intraoperative complications,as well as recurrent ischaemic events at follow-up was determined.Results Thirty-two patients were included in the analysis,of which 25.0%were female.Carotid arteries ipsilateral to an ischaemic event had a significantly higher prevalence of IPH when compared with contralateral arteries(80.0%vs 0.0%;p<0.001).There were no intraoperative complications.One patient(3.1%)developed symptoms of transient ipsilateral ischaemia 1 day following CEA which resolved without treatment.In a median follow-up of 18.0 months(IQR 5.0-36.0),only one patient(3.1%)experienced a transient neurologic deficit with complete resolution(annualised rate of recurrent stroke after CEA of 1.5%for a total follow-up of 788 patient-months following CEA).All other patients(31/32,96.9%)were free of recurrent ischaemic events.Conclusion CEA appears to be safe and well-tolerated in patients with SyNC.Additional studies with larger cohorts and longer follow-up intervals are needed in order to determine the role of CEA in this patient population.展开更多
文摘AIM:To explore the physiopathology and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)findings in an animal model of acute arterial mesenteric ischemia(AAMI)with and without reperfusion.METHODS:In this study,8 adult Sprague-Dawley rats underwent superior mesenteric artery(SMA)ligation and were then randomly divided in two groups of 4.In groupⅠ,the ischemia was maintained for 8 h.In groupⅡ,1-h after SMA occlusion,the ligation was removed by cutting the thread fixed on the back of the animal,and reperfusion was monitored for 8 h.MRI was performed using a 7-T system.RESULTS:We found that,in the case of AAMI without reperfusion,spastic reflex ileus,hypotonic reflex ileus,free abdominal fluid and bowel wall thinning are present from the second hour,and bowel wall hyperintensity in T2-W sequences are present from the fourth hour.The reperfusion model shows the presence of early bowel wall hyperintensity in T2-W sequences after 1 h and bowel wall thickening from the second hour.CONCLUSION:Our study has shown that MRI can assess pathological changes that occur in the small bowel and distinguish between the presence and absence of reperfusion after induced acute arterial ischemia.
文摘For about 50 years, angiography represented the only imaging method for studying carotid arteries in order to detect the presence of pathological stenosis due to atherosclerotic plaque. Recently, thanks to the use of non-invasive methods, physicians are able to study and quantify the presence of carotid atherosclerosis in vivo These procedures have enabled the introduction of new concepts: (1) the degree of carotid stenosis is approxi- mate to the volume and extension of carotid plaque; and (2) a set of parameters, easily identifiable by com- puted tomography angiography, magnetic resonance angiogram and ultra-sound echo-color Doppler, are closely linked to the development of ischemic symptoms and can significantly increase the risk of stroke regard- less of the degree of stenosis. In light of these findings vulnerable plaques should be identified early, and the role of Digital Subtraction Angiography which is a purely technical luminal technique should be determined.
文摘Emery dreifuss muscular dystrophy(EDMD) is a rare genetic syndrome consisting of tendon retractions,progressive muscle atrophy and cardiac involvement.We report a case of an obese patient affected by the familial X-linked form in which a pericallosal lipoma was found during investigation for a suspected acute vasculopathy.To date,EDMD has never been associated with cerebral lipomas and the X-linked form was never considered to be involved in lipodystrophic syndromes or non-muscular conditions.Our case confirms the variable expressivity of the disease and suggests a possible role of Emerin in the intranuclear regulation of signals for adipocyte cell differentiation.
文摘Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)is a global pandemic where several comorbidities have been shown to have a significant effect on mortality.Patients with diabetes mellitus(DM)have a higher mortality rate than non-DM patients if they get COVID-19.Recent studies have indicated that patients with a history of diabetes can increase the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection.Additionally,patients without any history of diabetes can acquire newonset DM when infected with COVID-19.Thus,there is a need to explore the bidirectional link between these two conditions,confirming the vicious loop between“DM/COVID-19”.This narrative review presents(1)the bidirectional association between the DM and COVID-19,(2)the manifestations of the DM/COVID-19 loop leading to cardiovascular disease,(3)an understanding of primary and secondary factors that influence mortality due to the DM/COVID-19 loop,(4)the role of vitamin-D in DM patients during COVID-19,and finally,(5)the monitoring tools for tracking atherosclerosis burden in DM patients during COVID-19 and“COVID-triggered DM”patients.We conclude that the bidirectional nature of DM/COVID-19 causes acceleration towards cardiovascular events.Due to this alarming condition,early monitoring of atherosclerotic burden is required in“Diabetes patients during COVID-19”or“new-onset Diabetes triggered by COVID-19 in Non-Diabetes patients”.
文摘Object We sought to determine the safety and efficacy in secondary stroke prevention of carotid endarterectomy(CEA)in patients with symptomatic non-stenotic carotid artery disease(SyNC).Methods This was a single-centre retrospective case series.All patients who underwent CEA for unilateral anterior circulation cerebrovascular events with ipsilateral<50%carotid stenosis from 2002 to 2020 were included.Imaging hallmarks including the degree of luminal stenosis and the presence of various vulnerable plaque characteristics(eg,intraplaque haemorrhage(IPH)on MR angiography,ulceration or low-density plaque on CT angiography)were assessed.The presence of vulnerable plaque characteristics was compared between arteries ipsilateral to the ischaemic event and contralateral arteries.The prevalence of perioperative/intraoperative complications,as well as recurrent ischaemic events at follow-up was determined.Results Thirty-two patients were included in the analysis,of which 25.0%were female.Carotid arteries ipsilateral to an ischaemic event had a significantly higher prevalence of IPH when compared with contralateral arteries(80.0%vs 0.0%;p<0.001).There were no intraoperative complications.One patient(3.1%)developed symptoms of transient ipsilateral ischaemia 1 day following CEA which resolved without treatment.In a median follow-up of 18.0 months(IQR 5.0-36.0),only one patient(3.1%)experienced a transient neurologic deficit with complete resolution(annualised rate of recurrent stroke after CEA of 1.5%for a total follow-up of 788 patient-months following CEA).All other patients(31/32,96.9%)were free of recurrent ischaemic events.Conclusion CEA appears to be safe and well-tolerated in patients with SyNC.Additional studies with larger cohorts and longer follow-up intervals are needed in order to determine the role of CEA in this patient population.
