Aristeidis H. Katsanos

Use of Telestroke Prior to Endovascular Stroke Treatment in Canada: Results from the OPTIMISE Registry

BACKGROUND: Telestroke allows rapid assessment of acute stroke patients for intravenous thrombolysis and endovascular thrombectomy (EVT). While its safety and efficacy for thrombolysis are well established, evidence regarding EVT decision-making via telestroke is scarce. METHODS:...

International Modified Delphi Consensus on Assessment and Management of Covert Brain Infarction

BackgroundCovert brain infarction (CBI) is a frequent incidental neuroradiological finding increasingly recognized as clinically relevant due to its association with stroke, cognitive decline, and other adverse outcomes. However, substantial uncertainty remains regarding its opti...

Non‐contrast CT Markers of Hematoma Expansion and Andexanet Response in Factor Xa Inhibitor‐Associated Intracerebral Hemorrhage: An Analysis from ANNEXa ‐I Trial

In this post hoc analysis of the ANNEXa-I trial (n = 434), we evaluated non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) markers of hematoma expansion (HE) in factor Xa inhibitor (FXai) -associated intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). At least one NCCT marker was present in 72.1%, and HE (≥12....