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E.5 Designing a paradigm for post endovascular therapy imaging

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 May 2024

C Gargan
Affiliation:
(Rochester)
C Jay
Affiliation:
(Rochester)
L Thompson
Affiliation:
(Rochester)
DE Roberts
Affiliation:
(Rochester)
T Bhalla
Affiliation:
(Rochester)
MT Bender
Affiliation:
(Rochester)
DA Schartz
Affiliation:
(Rochester)
TK Mattingly
Affiliation:
(Rochester)*
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Abstract

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Background: There is no guideline for imaging post endovascular therapy (EVT). MRI is considered superior to noncontrast CT for assessment of final infarct volume and to distinguish contrast from hemorrhage. We sought to align the post EVT imaging practices with those after intravenous thrombolysis Methods: We reviewed the EMR records for all EVT patients from Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2021. We assessed quantity of CT within 24h of EVT, quantity of MRIs performed, and indications listed. We then undertook an educational program targeting stakeholders. The objective was to transition to MRI at 24h for imaging post EVT. Exceptions included neurologic change, need for antiplatelet infusion, or intraoperative complications. Results: Post intervention, a significant reduction in CT within 24h (-28%, P=0.01) and increase in MRIs (+42%, P<0.00). CT within 24h per patient dropped by 50% (1.12 pre vs 0.57 post). Radiation dose per patient dropped by 49%. Average imaging costs increased by 17%, and the number of transfers off unit for imaging increased by 11%. Good functional outcome dropped from 44% preintervention to 34% postintervention (P=0.06). Conclusions: This represents the first systematic evaluation of post EVT imaging in a single center. We demonstrate successful behavior changes for post EVT imaging.

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© The Author(s), 2024. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation