Amre Nouh

Ischemic Posterior Circulation Stroke: A Review of Anatomy, Clinical Presentations, Diagnosis, and Current Management

Posterior circulation strokes represent approximately 20% of all ischemic strokes (1, 2). In contrast to the anterior circulation, several differences in presenting symptoms, clinical evaluation, diagnostic testing, and management strategy exist presenting a challenge to the treating physician. This review will discuss the anatomical, etiological, and clinical classification of PC strokes, identify diagnostic pitfalls, and overview current therapeutic regimens.

Amyloid-Beta Related Angiitis of the Central Nervous System: Case Report and Topic Review

Amyloid-beta related angiitis (ABRA) of the central nervous system (CNS) is a rare disorder with overlapping features of primary angiitis of the CNS and cerebral amyloid angiopathy. We evaluated a 74-year-old man with intermittent left sided weakness and MRI findings of leptomeningeal enhancement, vasogenic edema, and subcortical white matter disease proven to have ABRA. We discuss clinicopathological features and review the topic of ABRA.

Neurology of Rheumatologic Disorders

Rheumatologic diseases encompass autoimmune and inflammatory disorders of the joints and soft tissues that often involve multiple organ systems, including the central and peripheral nervous systems. Common features include constitutional symptoms, arthralgia and arthritis, myalgia, and sicca symptoms. Neurological manifestations may present in patients with preexisting rheumatologic diagnoses, occur concurrently with systemic signs and symptoms, or precede systemic manifestations by months to years. Rheumatic disorders presenting as neurological syndromes may pose diagnostic challenges. Advances in immunosuppressive treatment of rheumatologic disease have expanded the treatment armamentarium. However, serious neurotoxic effects have been reported with both old and newer agents. Familiarity with neurological manifestations of rheumatologic diseases, diagnosis, and potential nervous system consequences of treatment is important for rapid diagnosis and appropriate intervention. This article briefly reviews the diverse neurological manifestations and key clinical features of rheumatic disorders and the potential neurological complications of agents commonly used for treatment.

Abstract 8: The Impact of Nursing to Achieve Door to Drug Times of ≤ 45 Minutes in Acute Ischemic Stroke

The Impact of Nursing to Achieve Door-to-Drug Times of ≤ 45 Minutes in Acute Ischemic Stroke Background: Nursing care in a large urban university affiliated Level 1 Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke ...

Abstract WP240: Regional Disparities in Stroke Transfers for Endovascular Treatment- Outcomes from the Early Years of Neurointervention

Introduction: Acute stroke care has been revolutionized with the advent of intravenous alteplase and endovascular therapy. The number of centers in the United States equipped to offer endovascular ...