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  1. Article ; Online: Acute Ischemic Stroke Thrombus Composition.

    Vandelanotte, Sarah / De Meyer, Simon F

    Neuroscience

    2024  

    Abstract: Ischemic stroke is caused by a thrombus blocking one or multiple arteries in the brain, resulting in irreversible damage in the associated brain tissue. The aim of therapy is to restore the blood flow as fast as possible. Two recanalization strategies ... ...

    Abstract Ischemic stroke is caused by a thrombus blocking one or multiple arteries in the brain, resulting in irreversible damage in the associated brain tissue. The aim of therapy is to restore the blood flow as fast as possible. Two recanalization strategies are currently available: pharmacological thrombolysis using recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) and mechanical removal of the thrombus. Despite recent advancements, achieving efficient recanalization remains a challenge. The precise causes of therapy failure are not fully understood but thrombus composition is likely a key factor in successful recanalization. This review explores acute ischemic stroke thrombus composition, its recently identified components, and how it affects stroke treatment. It also discusses how new insights could enhance current recanalization strategies for ischemic stroke patients.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 196739-3
    ISSN 1873-7544 ; 0306-4522
    ISSN (online) 1873-7544
    ISSN 0306-4522
    DOI 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2023.12.010
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  2. Article ; Online: R-tPA Resistance Is Specific for Platelet-Rich Stroke Thrombi and Can Be Overcome by Targeting Nonfibrin Components.

    Vandelanotte, Sarah / François, Olivier / Desender, Linda / Staessens, Senna / Vanhoorne, Alexander / Van Gool, Fréderick / Tersteeg, Claudia / Vanhoorelbeke, Karen / Vanacker, Peter / Andersson, Tommy / De Meyer, Simon F

    Stroke

    2024  Volume 55, Issue 5, Page(s) 1181–1190

    Abstract: Background: Resistance to r-tPA (recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator) is a well-known but poorly understood phenomenon that hampers successful recanalization in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Using clinically relevant thrombi from ... ...

    Abstract Background: Resistance to r-tPA (recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator) is a well-known but poorly understood phenomenon that hampers successful recanalization in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Using clinically relevant thrombi from patients with acute ischemic stroke, we investigated if and how thrombus composition impacts r-tPA-mediated lysis. In addition, we explored strategies to overcome r-tPA resistance.
    Methods: Thrombi were split into 2 parts, 1 of which was used for thrombolysis and the other for detailed histological analysis. Thrombolysis was performed in normal human plasma using r-tPA alone, using r-tPA in combination with DNase-1 or using r-tPA in combination with N,N'-diacetyl-l-cystine. Thrombus lysis was calculated as the percentage of residual thrombus weight compared with its initial weight and the degree of lysis was linked to thrombus composition determined via histology.
    Results: Interestingly, we found that the efficacy of r-tPA-mediated thrombolysis was strongly correlated with the composition of the thrombi. Thrombi containing high amounts of red blood cells and low amounts of DNA and von Willebrand Factor were efficiently degraded by r-tPA, whereas thrombi containing low amounts of red blood cells and higher amounts of DNA and von Willebrand Factor were resistant to r-tPA. Importantly, combination of r-tPA with DNase-1 or N,N'-diacetyl-l-cystine significantly and specifically improved the lysis of these r-tPA-resistant thrombi.
    Conclusions: Using patient thrombus material, our results for the first time show that the composition of stroke thrombi largely determines their susceptibility to r-tPA-mediated thrombolysis. Red blood cell-poor thrombi have a specific resistance to r-tPA, which can be overcome by targeting nonfibrin components using DNase-1 or N,N'-diacetyl-l-cystine.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-25
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 80381-9
    ISSN 1524-4628 ; 0039-2499 ; 0749-7954
    ISSN (online) 1524-4628
    ISSN 0039-2499 ; 0749-7954
    DOI 10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.045880
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  3. Article ; Online: Mapping key components of community-oriented strategies to facilitate alcohol-related early identification and brief intervention in general practice: a scoping review.

    Pussig, Bram / Vandelanotte, Sarah / Matheï, Catharina / Pas, Leo / Aertgeerts, Bert / Vermandere, Mieke

    Family practice

    2021  Volume 39, Issue 4, Page(s) 701–709

    Abstract: Hazardous alcohol use is one of the leading risk factors for morbidity and mortality in the world. Early identification and brief interventions (EIBIs) delivered in primary care is an effective but underutilized strategy to address this issue. Community- ... ...

    Abstract Hazardous alcohol use is one of the leading risk factors for morbidity and mortality in the world. Early identification and brief interventions (EIBIs) delivered in primary care is an effective but underutilized strategy to address this issue. Community-oriented strategies (COS) are suggested to facilitate EIBI delivery. COS are public health activities directed to the general population raising awareness and encouraging behaviour change. Unfortunately, it remains unclear what these COS should comprise and what their added value might be in EIBI delivery. To map the available information on COS aiming to facilitate alcohol-related EIBI delivery in general practice. A scoping review, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses for Scoping reviews guidelines, was used to map both grey and peer-reviewed literature. Of the 6586 information sources screened, 8 sources were retained in this review. Three COS are currently described in the literature, all with their different components. They include the use of mass media, self-assessment tools and waiting room actions. Waiting room actions comprising audio recordings or computerized self-assessment tools significantly increase the discussion on alcohol use in primary care. The effect of mass media and community-wide self-assessment tools on EIBI delivery remains to be determined. Currently, the described COS lack empirical justification to motivate their added value in facilitating EIBI delivery. However, a theoretical reflection showed the use of a limited set of behaviour change techniques, which might support the use of COS. There remains a lot of possible strategies to explore. This review highlights the current evidence gap and discusses the next steps.
    MeSH term(s) Alcohol Drinking/prevention & control ; Crisis Intervention ; Family Practice ; General Practice ; Humans ; Risk Assessment
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-09-03
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 605939-9
    ISSN 1460-2229 ; 0263-2136
    ISSN (online) 1460-2229
    ISSN 0263-2136
    DOI 10.1093/fampra/cmab078
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  4. Article ; Online: Community involvement facilitating the discussion of alcohol use in primary care: A nominal group study.

    Pussig, Bram / Van Nuland, Marc / Pas, Lodewijk / Vandelanotte, Sarah / Matheï, Catharina / Aertgeerts, Bert / Vermandere, Mieke

    The European journal of general practice

    2021  Volume 27, Issue 1, Page(s) 130–139

    Abstract: Background: Hazardous alcohol use significantly affects health and wellbeing in society. General practitioners (GPs) are uniquely positioned to address this problem by integrating early identification and brief intervention (EIBI) in daily practice. ... ...

    Abstract Background: Hazardous alcohol use significantly affects health and wellbeing in society. General practitioners (GPs) are uniquely positioned to address this problem by integrating early identification and brief intervention (EIBI) in daily practice. Unfortunately, EIBI implementation remains low. Community-oriented strategies (COS), defined as public health activities directed to the general population, are suggested to address this implementation gap. COS aim to increase the understanding, engagement and empowerment within the population to facilitate EIBI delivery. However, no consensus on what COS should contain exists.
    Objectives: To obtain insight in the stakeholders' perspectives and create consensus with them on COS with the highest potential to facilitate EIBI delivery.
    Methods: Four nominal group sessions were conducted with 31 stakeholders representing 12 different stakeholder groups from Leuven (Belgium). Stakeholders generated ideas, reflected on them in group and prioritised them anonymously, creating four separate lists. Merging these lists with their relative scores resulted in a master list, which was checked for accuracy through a member check. Qualitative content analysis on the stakeholder's notes provided an in-depth exploration of their perspectives.
    Results: Twenty-one strategies were identified, nine of which were COS. Highlighting the GPs' proactive role was considered most relevant. Other foci included creating awareness on the effects of alcohol use and normalising discussing alcohol use within the community. A holistic approach, exceeding the sole focus on COS, combining community, healthcare and government was accentuated.
    Conclusion: Stakeholders emphasise addressing the proactive role of GPs as most promising COS, though it should be delivered within a holistic multi-component approach.
    MeSH term(s) Alcohol Drinking ; Community Participation ; Delivery of Health Care ; General Practitioners ; Humans ; Primary Health Care
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-29
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1281338-2
    ISSN 1751-1402 ; 1381-4788
    ISSN (online) 1751-1402
    ISSN 1381-4788
    DOI 10.1080/13814788.2021.1936493
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  5. Article: Unusual Histopathological Findings in Mechanically Removed Stroke Thrombi - A Multicenter Experience.

    Aspegren, Oskar / Staessens, Senna / Vandelanotte, Sarah / Desender, Linda / Cordonnier, Charlotte / Puy, Laurent / Bricout, Nicolas / De Meyer, Simon F / Andersson, Tommy / Arnberg, Fabian

    Frontiers in neurology

    2022  Volume 13, Page(s) 846293

    Abstract: Background: Several studies have investigated the histopathology of mechanically retrieved thrombi from stroke patients. Thrombi with unusual components constitute about 1-2% of all stroke thrombi in clinical practice. Knowledge about these rare ... ...

    Abstract Background: Several studies have investigated the histopathology of mechanically retrieved thrombi from stroke patients. Thrombi with unusual components constitute about 1-2% of all stroke thrombi in clinical practice. Knowledge about these rare components is limited.
    Objectives: To characterize the histopathology of unusual stroke thrombi from a real-world setting with relation to clinical presentation, patient characteristics and procedural aspects of mechanical thrombectomy.
    Methods: One-thousand and eight thrombi retrieved from stroke patients with mechanical thrombectomy at three different hospitals were retrospectively reviewed for unusual histological components. Fifteen thrombi were included in the study for further histopathological analysis. Clinical data and data on procedural aspects were collected.
    Results: We identified six cases with large amounts of extracellular DNA, of which three were calcified. All six cases except one received anticoagulant therapy. We describe two types of calcifications that differ with respect to general calcification morphology, von Kossa staining pattern, macrophage immunophenotype and presence of multinucleated giant cells. Cholesterol-rich (
    Conclusion: In our retrospective multicenter study, we characterized stroke thrombi histopathologically and found subgroups of thrombi defined by presence of rarely seen components. These defined subgroups showed relation to underlying cardiovascular disease, patient characteristics, and mechanical thrombectomy technique. Knowledge about these components may increase our understanding of stroke pathophysiology and influence interventional procedures.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-17
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2564214-5
    ISSN 1664-2295
    ISSN 1664-2295
    DOI 10.3389/fneur.2022.846293
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