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P.067 Transcranial doppler use in pediatric endovascular thrombectomy post large vessel obstruction secondary to infective endocarditis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 July 2025

M Grinberg
Affiliation:
(Hamilton)*
S Hassan
Affiliation:
(Hamilton)
B Van Adel
Affiliation:
(Hamilton)
M Bhatt
Affiliation:
(Hamilton)
B Hummel
Affiliation:
(Hamilton)
K Jones
Affiliation:
(Hamilton)
O Netto
Affiliation:
(Hamilton)
M Mir-Parramon
Affiliation:
(Hamilton)
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Abstract

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Background: Transcranial doppler ultrasound (TCD) in a pediatric neurocritical setting can determine cerebral hemodynamics by assessing the blood flow velocity in main cerebral arteries. In large vessel occlusions (LVO) that require endovascular thrombectomy (EVT), TCD can monitor recanalization and arterial re-occlusion. We describe one case in a previously healthy 13-year-old girl with a right M1 middle cerebral artery occlusion. Methods: Analysis was done via a retrospective case review. Results: Our patient underwent a successful endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) six hours after symptom onset. Follow up TCDs done at 4, 8, and 24 hours showed stable peak systolic velocities (PSV) on the narrowing of right M1 ranging from 245 to 270 cm/s with stable pre-stenotic PSV around 110 cm/s, indicating focal and stable narrowing of M1 without reocclusion. No high transient signals (HITS) were identified on sub 10 minute TCDs. An urgent echocardiogram revealed a bicuspid aortic valve with vegetations, with later confirmation of infective endocarditis. The patient made an impressive recovery with only mild deficits. Conclusions: TCD can be an effective tool in a pediatric neurocritical setting in guiding initial recanalization after EVT and monitoring for arterial re-occlusion, HITS and hyperperfusion. TCD monitoring also decreases the amount of radiation exposure via CTA.

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© The Author(s), 2025. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation