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FIGURE 4.2 (Continued) A compliant balloon was used to perform angioplasty (c). Postangioplasty angiogram demonstrated complete recanalization of the basilar artery and its major branches (d and e). MRI performed 2 days later demonstrated only small areas of infarction in the cerebellar hemispheres (arrows—f and g) but no brainstem or occipital infarcts. 

FIGURE 4.5 A 72-year-old man with medical history remarkable for hypertension and dyslipidemia presented with posterior circulation infarct (a). CTA and posterior circulation angiography (left vertebral artery injection) performed demonstrated severe mid-basilar artery stenosis (b and c). Left vertebral artery injection demonstrated near-complete reversal of the stenosis after a drug-eluting balloon expandable stent (Cypher, Cordis Johnson Johnson) was deployed (d). 

Schwab S, Steiner T, Aschoff A, Schwarz S, Steiner HH, Jansen O, Hacke W. Early hemicraniectomy in patients with complete middle cerebral artery infarction. Stroke 1998 29 1888-1893. 

Cardioembolism Cardioembolism accounts for approximately 30% of all stroke and 25-30% of strokes in the young (age <45 years)." AF accounts for a large proportion of these strokes (15-25%). Symptoms may be suggestive, but they are not diagnostic. Repetitive, stereotyped, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) are unusual in embolic stroke. The classic presentation for cardioembolism is the sudden onset of maximal symptoms. The size of the embolic material determines, in part, the course of the embolic material. Small emboli can cause retinal ischemic or lacunar symptoms. Posterior cerebral artery territory infarcts, in particular, are often due to cardiac embolism. This predilection is not completely consistent across the various cardiac structural abnormalities that predispose to stroke, and may be due to patterns of blood flow associated with specific cardiac pathologies. 

Short-term desired outcomes in a patient with ACS are (1) early restoration of blood flow to the infarct-related artery to prevent infarct expansion (in the case of MI) or prevent complete occlusion and MI (in unstable angina) (2) prevention of death and other complications (3) prevention of coronary artery reocclusion and (4) relief of ischemic chest discomfort. 

Randomized trials have been completed assessing the role of antiplatelet therapy with aspirin for primary stroke prevention. The use of aspirin in patients with no history of stroke or ischemic heart disease reduced the incidence of non-fatal myocardial infarction (MI) but not of stroke. A meta-analysis of eight trials found that the risk of stroke was slightly increased with aspirin use, especially hemorrhagic stroke. Major bleeding risk was also increased with aspirin use.4 Aspirin is beneficial in the primary prevention of MI, but not for primary stroke prevention. 

Moderate risk Has three or more risk factors for coronary artery disease Has moderate, stable angina Had a recent myocardial infarction or stroke within the past 6 weeks Has moderate congestive heart failure (NYHA Class 2) Fbtient should undergo a complete cardiovascular work-up and treadmill stress testing to determine tolerance to increased myocardial energy consumption associated with increased sexual activity... 

Acute coronary syndromes Ischemic chest discomfort at rest, most often accompanied by ST-segment elevation, ST-segment depression, or T-wave inversion on the 12-lead electrocardiogram. Furthermore, it is caused by plaque rupture and partial or complete occlusion of the coronary artery by thrombus. Acute coronary syndromes include myocardial infarction and unstable angina. Former terms used to describe types of acute coronary syndromes include Q-wave myocardial infarction, non-Q-wave myocardial infarction, and unstable angina. 

The sad news that Hitoshi Ohtaki suddenly passed away in a myocardial infarction was shocking and came completely unexpectedly. He was such an inspiring personality and did a lot for the chemical community and in particular for lUPAC and similar organizations. I really hope that someone will continue his work for the Eurasia initiative. Yom contribution to the latest Eurasia conference was tremendous and your work on the conference proceedings will be an important memorial action of Hitoshi s Eurasia initiative. 

A physician believes that feU-running is the best treatment following a myocardial infarction. He decides to test this by sending patients to run up Ben Nevis. Of the 25 patients who complete the course (of treatment), aU 25 survived for at least 10 years. However, before concluding that feU-running is the best treatment, we should not forget the 25 who refused to the treatment, the 25 who were lost on Ben Nevis and the 25 who dies while running. 

Preexisting second- or third-degree AV block, right bundle branch block when associated with a left hemiblock (bifascicular block), unless a pacemaker is present to sustain the cardiac rhythm if complete heart block occurs recent myocardial infarction (Ml) presence of cardiogenic shock hypersensitivity to the drug. 

Fig. 2.9 Effect of revascularization on myocardial viability in post myocardial infarction (MI) patients. Almost half of all post MI patients will have completed necrosis without remaining areas of viable myocardium...

Godman MJ, Lassers BW, Julian DG. Complete bundle-branch block complicating acute myocardial infarction. N. Engl. J. Med. 1970 282 237. ... 

Goldberg RJ, Zevallos JC, Yarzebski J, et al. Prognosis of acute myocardial infarction complicated by complete heart block (the Worcester Heart Attack Study). Am. J. Cardiol. 1992 69 1135-41. 

F. Role in therapy Reteplase is a novel thrombolytic agent. It has a longer half-life than alteplase, which allows bolus administration. Its administration technique is much simpler than that of alteplase. In addition reteplase has achieved more rapid, complete, and sustained thrombolysis of the infarct-related artery compared to standard doses of alteplase with comparable safety. Reteplase is at least as effective as streptokinase and alteplase in AMI. 

One of the most important chronic alterations in the heart is the chronic phase after myocardial infarction. The postinfarction period is known to be associated with an increased risk for sudden cardiac death and for the occurrence of cardiac arrhythmia. Changes in conduction properties have been identified [Dillon et al., 1988], although the cells exhibit normal or near normal action potential characteristics [Wit and Janse, 1992]. Thus, cellular electrophysiology does not explain the complete pathophysiology of the arrhythmogenic substrate. Thus, other factors, for example structural changes and passive electrical properties, have to be taken into account. 

The cardiac output or flow of blood normally is so rapid that the distribution of a drug or poison throughout the body is complete within a short period of time. An entire 6 liter supply of blood is pumped through the body at the rate of about once per minute. Some organs and tissues are more highly perfused with blood than others, such as the brain, heart, liver, and kidneys. Adipose (fat) tissue is not as richly endowed. Should a person be in shock or have suffered a myocardial infarction (heart attack), however, the cardiac output can be sharply diminished and a route of drug administration normally used may be circumvented because of poor... 

A 48-year-old woman developed avascular necrosis 9 months after she had completed a 3-month course of hydrocortisone 100 mg retention enemas once or twice daily for ulcerative proctitis (470). An MRI scan showed multiple bony infarcts in her distal femora, proximal tibiae, and posterior proximal right fibular head, extending from the diaphysis to the epiphysis, consistent with avascular necrosis. 

A 30-year-old woman developed uterine atony and bleeding after induced abortion because of fetal death at 17 weeks of gestation (4). Sulprostone was given intravenously at a rate of 500 micrograms/hour. When additional sulprostone was injected into the uterine cervix, the patient sustained a myocardial infarction, with ventricular fibrillation and cardiocirculatory arrest, most probably due to coronary artery spasm. She was resuscitated and recovered completely. 

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