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01-12-2014 | Original Article

Milrinone Via Lumbar Subarachnoid Catheter for Vasospasm After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Authors: Nobutake Sadamasa, Kazumichi Yoshida, Osamu Narumi, Masaki Chin, Sen Yamagata

Published in: Neurocritical Care | Issue 3/2014

Abstract

Introduction

Delayed ischemic neurological deficit (DIND) due to symptomatic vasospasm is a major cause of morbidity and mortality after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). The aim of this study was to elucidate the safety and feasibility of intrathecal milrinone infusion via lumber subarachnoid catheter for prevention of DIND after aSAH.

Methods

We diagnosed 425 consecutive patients with aSAH who received clipping or coil embolization within 48 h after arrival. Patients with the evidence of vasospasm on CT angiography (CTA) received the milrinone therapy via lumbar subarachnoid catheter. DIND, delayed cerebral infarction (DCI), and modified Rankin scale at 3 months after SAH were used for the assessment of outcome.

Results

Of 425 patients, 170 patients (40.0 %) with CTA-proven vasospasm received the milrinone therapy. DIND was observed in 68 patients (16.0 %), DCI in 30 patients (7.1 %), and the overall mortality was 7.2 %. In patients with WFNS grade IV and V aSAH, 26 out of 145 patients (17.9 %) were presented with DIND, 12 (8.3 %) with DCI, and the mortality was 16.0 %. No major complication related to the milrinone injection was observed.

Conclusion

Intrathecal milrinone injection via lumbar catheter was safe and feasible, and further randomized prospective studies are needed to confirm the effectiveness of this regimen in the patients with SAH.

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Title: Milrinone Via Lumbar Subarachnoid Catheter for Vasospasm After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Authors: Nobutake Sadamasa
Kazumichi Yoshida
Osamu Narumi
Masaki Chin
Sen Yamagata
Publication date: 01-12-2014
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Neurocritical Care / Issue 3/2014
Print ISSN: 1541-6933
Electronic ISSN: 1556-0961
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12028-014-9996-5

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Milrinone Via Lumbar Subarachnoid Catheter for Vasospasm After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusion

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

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Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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