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Significance of Haemodynamic and Haemostatic Factors in the Course of Different Manifestations of Cerebral Small
Jacek Staszewski1, Renata Piusińska-Macoch1, Ewa Skrobowska2
1Clinic of Neurology, Military Institute of Medicine, Szaserow 128, 04-141 Warsaw, Poland.
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This study tracks cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) patients for 24 months, evaluating clinical and radiological changes. It also assesses haemostatic and haemodynamic factors to improve early treatment strategies for CSVD.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Radiology
- Cardiovascular Research
Background:
- Cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) encompasses various neurological conditions.
- Understanding the long-term course and prognostic factors of CSVD is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the long-term clinical and radiological progression of CSVD.
- To evaluate haemostatic and haemodynamic factors as prognostic indicators in CSVD.
- To explore the course of these factors across different CSVD manifestations.
Main Methods:
- A prospective, single-centre, non-interventional cohort study.
- 150 patients with CSVD (lacunar stroke, vascular dementia, etc.) and 50 controls will be followed for 24 months.
- Clinical, neurological, neuropsychological, and MRI assessments will be performed, alongside haemodynamic and haemostatic factor analysis.
Main Results:
- Data collection and analysis are ongoing.
- The study aims to identify key prognostic factors influencing CSVD progression.
- Findings will correlate haemodynamic and haemostatic markers with clinical and radiological outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The study is expected to provide insights into the prognostic significance of haemostatic and haemodynamic factors in CSVD.
- Results may inform the development of targeted prophylactic strategies and personalized treatment plans.
- This research is critical for early intervention in patients with diverse CSVD presentations.
Abstract:
Rationale. This paper describes the rationale and design of the SHEF-CSVD Study, which aims to determine the long-term clinical and radiological course of cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) and to evaluate haemostatic and haemodynamic prognostic factors of the condition. Design. This single-centre, prospective, non-interventional cohort study will follow 150 consecutive patients with different clinical manifestations of CSVD (lacunar ischaemic stroke, vascular dementia, vascular parkinsonism or spontaneous deep, intracerebral haemorrhage) and 50 age- and sex-matched controls over a period of 24 months. The clinical and radiological course will be evaluated basing on a detailed neurological, neuropsychological and MRI examinations. Haemodynamic (cerebral vasoreactivity, 24 h blood pressure control) and haemostatic factors (markers of endothelial and platelet dysfunction, brachial artery flow-mediated dilatation test) will be determined. Discussion. The scheduled study will specifically address the issue of haemodynamic and haemostatic prognostic factors and their course over time in various clinical manifestations of CSVD. The findings may aid the development of prophylactic strategies and individualised treatment plans, which are critical during the early stages of the disease.
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