Abstract 082: Angiographic Features and Treatment Results of Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas Cognitive Impairment

Introduction Dural arteriovenous fistulas (dAVFs) have been associated with rapidly progressive dementia in relatively young patients. However, the specific angioarchitecture and characteristics of these dAVFs remain to be fully described. To better understand the specific characteristics of dAVFs a...

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Main Authors: Sebastian A. Sanchez, Linder Wendt, Chen Ching‐Jen, Minako Hayakawa, Edgar Samaniego, Jason Sheehan, Louis Kim, Issac Abecassis, Michael Levitt, Michael Meyer, Ridhima Guniganti, Akash Pabaney, Giuseppe Lanzino, Enrico Giordan, Waleed Brinjikji, Diederik Bulters, Santiago Ortega, Andrew Durnford, Gregory Zipfel, W Fox, Colin Derdeyn, Jessica Smith, Bradley Gross, Sepideh Amin‐Hanjani, Ali Alaraj
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Published: Wiley 2023-11-01
Series:Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology
Online Access:https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/SVIN.03.suppl_2.082
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author Sebastian A. Sanchez
Linder Wendt
Chen Ching‐Jen
Minako Hayakawa
Edgar Samaniego
Jason Sheehan
Louis Kim
Issac Abecassis
Michael Levitt
Michael Meyer
Ridhima Guniganti
Akash Pabaney
Giuseppe Lanzino
Enrico Giordan
Waleed Brinjikji
Diederik Bulters
Santiago Ortega
Andrew Durnford
Gregory Zipfel
W Fox
Colin Derdeyn
Jessica Smith
Bradley Gross
Sepideh Amin‐Hanjani
Ali Alaraj
author_facet Sebastian A. Sanchez
Linder Wendt
Chen Ching‐Jen
Minako Hayakawa
Edgar Samaniego
Jason Sheehan
Louis Kim
Issac Abecassis
Michael Levitt
Michael Meyer
Ridhima Guniganti
Akash Pabaney
Giuseppe Lanzino
Enrico Giordan
Waleed Brinjikji
Diederik Bulters
Santiago Ortega
Andrew Durnford
Gregory Zipfel
W Fox
Colin Derdeyn
Jessica Smith
Bradley Gross
Sepideh Amin‐Hanjani
Ali Alaraj
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description Introduction Dural arteriovenous fistulas (dAVFs) have been associated with rapidly progressive dementia in relatively young patients. However, the specific angioarchitecture and characteristics of these dAVFs remain to be fully described. To better understand the specific characteristics of dAVFs associated with cognitive impairment (dAVF‐CI), we utilized the CONDOR multicenter database, which provides a large cohort of dAVF available. By analyzing data from patients with dAVFs‐ CI, we aimed to identify the key features distinguishing these cases and elaborate on the pathophysiology of dAVF‐CI. Methods CONDOR is an international multicenter database comprising 1077 (dAVFs) from 14 international centers. We conducted a retrospective analysis of the CONDOR database, focusing on patients diagnosed with dAVFs‐CI. Propensity score matching analysis was performed to compare Borden type II and type III dAVFs with and without cognitive impairment as control groups. Only dAVFs with cortical venous drainage were included as this aggressive subtype can present with non‐hemorrhagic neurologic deficits. Additionally, logistic regression was then employed to identify significant characteristics associated with dAVF‐CI. Results A total of 60 patients with dAVF‐CI and 60 control dAVFs were included in the analysis. The patients with dAVF‐CI had a mean age of 58 ± 18 years. It was found that all cases of dAVF‐CI exhibited venous hypertension. Additionally, there was a significant association between sinus stenosis and dAVF‐CI (OR: 2.85, 95% CI: 1.16‐7.55, p = 0.027). Moreover, dAVF‐CI cases were characterized by the presence of multiple arteriovenous shunts, with more arterial feeders (OR 1.56, 95% CI 1.22‐2.05, p <0.001) and draining veins (OR 2.05, 95% CI 1.05‐4.46, p = 0.004) compared to the control dAVFs. Venous ectasia was also found to be associated with dAVF‐CI (OR 2.38, 95% CI 1.13‐5.11, p= 0.024). Finally, some patients in which successful dAVF closure was achieved had symptom resolution during follow‐up (OR 2.86, 95% CI 0.85‐9.56, p = 0.09). Conclusion dAVFs‐CI tend to occur in relatively young patients and are characterized by the presence of venous hypertension. The development of sinus stenosis and venous ectasia further hinders proper drainage, contributing to the persistence of venous hypertension. Venous hypertension may impair critical structures such as the thalamus or the cortex leading to rapid cognitive impairment. Successful treatment of dAVFs‐CI can potentially reverse symptoms. Nonetheless, some dAVF‐CI may have persistent symptoms due to chronic hypertension and infarction.
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spelling doaj-art-b85b0096dd9046dc8aef858c733735782025-08-20T01:53:30ZengWileyStroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology2694-57462023-11-013S210.1161/SVIN.03.suppl_2.082Abstract 082: Angiographic Features and Treatment Results of Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas Cognitive ImpairmentSebastian A. Sanchez0Linder Wendt1Chen Ching‐Jen2Minako Hayakawa3Edgar Samaniego4Jason Sheehan5Louis Kim6Issac Abecassis7Michael Levitt8Michael Meyer9Ridhima Guniganti10Akash Pabaney11Giuseppe Lanzino12Enrico Giordan13Waleed Brinjikji14Diederik Bulters15Santiago Ortega16Andrew Durnford17Gregory Zipfel18W Fox19Colin Derdeyn20Jessica Smith21Bradley Gross22Sepideh Amin‐Hanjani23Ali Alaraj24University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Iowa United StatesInstitute for Clinical and Translational Science University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Iowa United StatesDepartment of Neurosurgery The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Texas United StatesDepartment of Radiology The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Iowa United StatesThe University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics Iowa United StatesDepartment of Neurosurgery University of Virginia Health System Virginia United StatesDepartment of Neurosurgery University of Washington Washington United StatesDepartment of Neurosurgery University of Washington Washington United StatesDepartment of Neurosurgery University of Washington Washington United StatesDepartment of Neurosurgery University of Washington Washington United StatesDepartment of Neurosurgery Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis Misuri United StatesMallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis Misuri United StatesDepartment of Neurosurgery Mayo Clinic Minesota United StatesDepartment of Neurosurgery Mayo Clinic Minesota United StatesDepartment of Radiology Mayo Clinic Minesota United StatesDepartment of Neurosurgery University Hospital Southampton Hampshire United KingdomDepartment of Neurology The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Iowa United StatesDepartment of Neurosurgery University Hospital Southampton Hampshire United KingdomDepartment of Neurosurgery University of Virginia Health System Virginia United States13. Department of Neurosurgery Mayo Clinic Jacksonville Campus Florida United StatesInstitute for Clinical and Translational Science University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Iowa United StatesDepartment of Neurosurgery University of Florida Florida United StatesDepartment of Neurosurgery University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Health System Pensilvania United StatesDepartment of Neurosurgery University of Miami Florida United StatesDepartment of Neurosurgery University of Illinois Chicago Illinois United StatesIntroduction Dural arteriovenous fistulas (dAVFs) have been associated with rapidly progressive dementia in relatively young patients. However, the specific angioarchitecture and characteristics of these dAVFs remain to be fully described. To better understand the specific characteristics of dAVFs associated with cognitive impairment (dAVF‐CI), we utilized the CONDOR multicenter database, which provides a large cohort of dAVF available. By analyzing data from patients with dAVFs‐ CI, we aimed to identify the key features distinguishing these cases and elaborate on the pathophysiology of dAVF‐CI. Methods CONDOR is an international multicenter database comprising 1077 (dAVFs) from 14 international centers. We conducted a retrospective analysis of the CONDOR database, focusing on patients diagnosed with dAVFs‐CI. Propensity score matching analysis was performed to compare Borden type II and type III dAVFs with and without cognitive impairment as control groups. Only dAVFs with cortical venous drainage were included as this aggressive subtype can present with non‐hemorrhagic neurologic deficits. Additionally, logistic regression was then employed to identify significant characteristics associated with dAVF‐CI. Results A total of 60 patients with dAVF‐CI and 60 control dAVFs were included in the analysis. The patients with dAVF‐CI had a mean age of 58 ± 18 years. It was found that all cases of dAVF‐CI exhibited venous hypertension. Additionally, there was a significant association between sinus stenosis and dAVF‐CI (OR: 2.85, 95% CI: 1.16‐7.55, p = 0.027). Moreover, dAVF‐CI cases were characterized by the presence of multiple arteriovenous shunts, with more arterial feeders (OR 1.56, 95% CI 1.22‐2.05, p <0.001) and draining veins (OR 2.05, 95% CI 1.05‐4.46, p = 0.004) compared to the control dAVFs. Venous ectasia was also found to be associated with dAVF‐CI (OR 2.38, 95% CI 1.13‐5.11, p= 0.024). Finally, some patients in which successful dAVF closure was achieved had symptom resolution during follow‐up (OR 2.86, 95% CI 0.85‐9.56, p = 0.09). Conclusion dAVFs‐CI tend to occur in relatively young patients and are characterized by the presence of venous hypertension. The development of sinus stenosis and venous ectasia further hinders proper drainage, contributing to the persistence of venous hypertension. Venous hypertension may impair critical structures such as the thalamus or the cortex leading to rapid cognitive impairment. Successful treatment of dAVFs‐CI can potentially reverse symptoms. Nonetheless, some dAVF‐CI may have persistent symptoms due to chronic hypertension and infarction.https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/SVIN.03.suppl_2.082
spellingShingle Sebastian A. Sanchez
Linder Wendt
Chen Ching‐Jen
Minako Hayakawa
Edgar Samaniego
Jason Sheehan
Louis Kim
Issac Abecassis
Michael Levitt
Michael Meyer
Ridhima Guniganti
Akash Pabaney
Giuseppe Lanzino
Enrico Giordan
Waleed Brinjikji
Diederik Bulters
Santiago Ortega
Andrew Durnford
Gregory Zipfel
W Fox
Colin Derdeyn
Jessica Smith
Bradley Gross
Sepideh Amin‐Hanjani
Ali Alaraj
Abstract 082: Angiographic Features and Treatment Results of Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas Cognitive Impairment
Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology
title Abstract 082: Angiographic Features and Treatment Results of Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas Cognitive Impairment
title_full Abstract 082: Angiographic Features and Treatment Results of Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas Cognitive Impairment
title_fullStr Abstract 082: Angiographic Features and Treatment Results of Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas Cognitive Impairment
title_full_unstemmed Abstract 082: Angiographic Features and Treatment Results of Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas Cognitive Impairment
title_short Abstract 082: Angiographic Features and Treatment Results of Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas Cognitive Impairment
title_sort abstract 082 angiographic features and treatment results of dural arteriovenous fistulas cognitive impairment
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