MARCIA HARUMY YOSHIKAWA
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- Brain death and management of the potential donor(2021) YOSHIKAWA, Marcia Harumy; RABELO, Nicollas Nunes; WELLING, Leonardo Christiaan; TELLES, Joao Paulo Mota; FIGUEIREDO, Eberval GadelhaOne of the first attempts to define brain death (BD) dates from 1963, and since then, the diagnosis criteria of that entity have evolved. In spite of the publication of practice parameters and evidence-based guidelines, BD is still causing concern and controversies in the society. The difficulties in determining brain death and making it understood by family members not only endorse futile therapies and increase health care costs, but also hinder the organ transplantation process. This review aims to give an overview about the definition of BD, causes, physiopathology, diagnosis criteria, and management of the potential brain-dead donor. It is important to note that the BD determination criteria detailed here follow the AAN's recommendations, but the standard practice for BD diagnosis varies from one country to another.
- Letter to the Editor Regarding ""The Combination of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Admission GCS Score Is an Independent Predictor of Clinical Outcome in Diffuse Axonal Injury""(2021) YOSHIKAWA, Marcia Harumy; TEIXEIRA, Manoel Jacobsen; PAIVA, Wellingson Silva
- Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratios and prognosis after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a cohort study(2023) OLIVEIRA, Adilson Jose Manuel de; RABELO, Nicollas Nunes; TELLES, Joao Paulo Mota; SOLLA, Davi Jorge Fontoura; COELHO, Antonio Carlos Samaia da Silva; BARBOSA, Guilherme Bitencourt; BARBATO, Natalia Camargo; YOSHIKAWA, Marcia Harumy; TEIXEIRA, Manoel Jacobsen; FIGUEIREDO, Eberval GadelhaBackground Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) prognosis remains poor. Vasospasm mechanism might be associated with inflammation. Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) have been studied as inflammation markers and prognostic predictors.Objective We aimed to investigate NLR and PLR in admission as predictors of angiographic vasospasm and functional outcome at 6 months.Methods This cohort study included consecutive aneurysmal SAH patients admitted to a tertiary center. Complete blood count was recorded at admission before treatment. White blood cell count, neutrophil count, lymphocyte count, platelet count, NLR, and PLR were collected as independent variables. Vasospasm occurrence-modified Rankin scale (mRS), Glasgow outcome scale (GOS), and Hunt-Hess score at admission and at 6 months were recorded as dependent variables. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to adjust for potential confounding and to assess the independent prognostic value of NLR and PLR at admission.Results A total of 74.1% of the patients were female, with mean age of 55.6 & PLUSMN; 12.4 years. At admission, the median Hunt-Hess score was 2 (interquartile range [IQR] 1), and the median mFisher was 3 (IQR 1). Microsurgical clipping was the treatment for 66.2% of the patients. Angiographic vasospasm incidence was 16.5%. At 6 months, the median GOS was 4 (IQR 0.75), and the median mRS was 3 (IQR 1.5). Twenty-one patients (15.1%) died. Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and PLR levels did not differ between favorable and unfavorable (mRS > 2 or GOS < 4) functional outcomes. No variables were significantly associated with angiographic vasospasm.Conclusion Admission NLR and PLR presented no value for prediction of functional outcome or angiographic vasospasm risk. Further research is needed in this field.
- Torque Teno virus DNA is found in the intracranial aneurysm wall-Is there a causative role?(2023) RABELO, Nicollas Nunes; YOSHIKAWA, Marcia Harumy; TELLES, Joao Paulo Mota; COELHO, Giselle; SOUZA, Caio Santos de; OLIVEIRA, Natan Ponzoni Galvani de; MENDOZA, Tania Regina Tozetto; BRAZ-SILVA, Paulo Henrique; BOECHAT, Antonio Luiz; TEIXEIRA, Manoel Jacobsen; FIGUEIREDO, Eberval GadelhaObjective: Torque Teno virus (TTV) is a recently discovered virus with high prevalence worldwide, that has been associated with vascular diseases. The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of TTV molecular DNA in the intracranial aneurysm (IA) artery walls. Method: Samples of IA walls were collected after microsurgical clipping from 35 patients with IA (22 ruptured/13 unruptured cases). The samples were submitted to molecular DNA extraction using the EasyMag automatized extractor and performed with Qiagen DNA extraction Minikit 250. The samples underwent PCR examination with primers for beta-globin as internal control using the Nanodrop((R)) 2000 spectrophotometer. A quantitative (real-time) PCR with TTV-specific primers was performed. Clinical and radiological data of patients included was collected. Results: TTV was detected in 15 (42.85%) cases, being 10 (45.4%) ruptured and 5 (38.4%) unruptured (p = 0.732) lesions. Multiple IAs accounted for 14 (40%) cases. Five cases (17.2%) had TTV+ and multiple aneurysms (p = 0.73). Association between presence of virus and aneurysm rupture was not statistically significant (p = 0.96). Conclusion: This study demonstrated a relatively high prevalence of viral DNA in the walls of IAs. This is the first study to identify the presence of TTV DNA in IA's samples, which was found more often in ruptured lesions. This is an exploratory study, therefore, larger studies are required to clarify the relationships between inflammation, viral infection, IA formation and rupture.
- Noninvasive intracranial pressure waveforms for estimation of intracranial hypertension and outcome prediction in acute brain-injured patients(2023) BRASIL, Sergio; FRIGIERI, Gustavo; TACCONE, Fabio Silvio; ROBBA, Chiara; SOLLA, Davi Jorge Fontoura; NOGUEIRA, Ricardo de Carvalho; YOSHIKAWA, Marcia Harumy; TEIXEIRA, Manoel Jacobsen; MALBOUISSON, Luiz Marcelo Sa; PAIVA, Wellingson SilvaAnalysis of intracranial pressure waveforms (ICPW) provides information on intracranial compliance. We aimed to assess the correlation between noninvasive ICPW (NICPW) and invasively measured intracranial pressure (ICP) and to assess the NICPW prognostic value in this population. In this cohort, acute brain-injured (ABI) patients were included within 5 days from admission in six Intensive Care Units. Mean ICP (mICP) values and the P2/P1 ratio derived from NICPW were analyzed and correlated with outcome, which was defined as: (a) early death (ED); survivors on spontaneous breathing (SB) or survivors on mechanical ventilation (MV) at 7 days from inclusion. Intracranial hypertension (IHT) was defined by ICP > 20 mmHg. A total of 72 patients were included (mean age 39, 68% TBI). mICP and P2/P1 values were significantly correlated (r = 0.49, p < 0.001). P2/P1 ratio was significantly higher in patients with IHT and had an area under the receiving operator curve (AUROC) to predict IHT of 0.88 (95% CI 0.78-0.98). mICP and P2/P1 ratio was also significantly higher for ED group (n = 10) than the other groups. The AUROC of P2/P1 to predict ED was 0.71 [95% CI 0.53-0.87], and the threshold P2/P1 > 1.2 showed a sensitivity of 60% [95% CI 31-83%] and a specificity of 69% [95% CI 57-79%]. Similar results were observed when decompressive craniectomy patients were excluded. In this study, P2/P1 derived from noninvasive ICPW assessment was well correlated with IHT. This information seems to be as associated with ABI patients outcomes as ICP.
- Modifiable risk factors for glioblastoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis(2023) YOSHIKAWA, Marcia Harumy; RABELO, Nicollas Nunes; TELLES, Joao Paulo Mota; FIGUEIREDO, Eberval GadelhaGlioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and aggressive glioma histological subtype, associated with high disability and poor survival. The etiology of this condition is still mostly unknown, and evidence about risk factors is elusive. The aim of this study is to identify modifiable risk factors for GBM. Electronic search was performed by two reviewers independently using the keywords and MeSH terms 'glioblastoma' OR 'glioma' OR 'brain tumor' AND 'risk factor'. The inclusion criteria were (1) observational studies or experimental studies on humans, (2) studies assessing the association between glioblastoma and exposure to modifiable conditions, and (3) studies published in English or Portuguese. Studies on the pediatric population or about exposure to ionizing radiation were excluded. A total of 12 studies were included. Seven were case-control studies, and five were cohort studies. The risk factors assessed included body mass index, alcohol consumption, exposure to magnetic fields, diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2), and use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). No significant link was found between GBM incidence and DM2 or magnetic field exposure. On the other hand, higher BMI, alcohol consumption, and NSAID use demonstrated a protective effect on GMB risk. However, given the limited number of studies, it is not possible to obtain a behavioral recommendation; instead, these findings are relevant to guide future basic scientific studies on GBM oncogenesis.
- Could outcomes of intracranial aneurysms be better predict using serum creatinine and glomerular filtration rate?(2022) RABELO, Nicollas Nunes; PIPEK, Leonardo Zumerkorn; NASCIMENTO, Rafaela Farias Vidigal; TELLES, Joao Paulo Mota; BARBATO, Natalia Camargo; COELHO, Antonio Carlos Samaia da Silva; BARBOSA, Guilherme Bitencourt; YOSHIKAWA, Marcia Harumy; TEIXEIRA, Manoel Jacobsen; FIGUEIREDO, Eberval GadelhaPurpose: To analyze the role of serum creatinine levels as a biomarker of intracranial aneurysm outcomes. Methods: This is a prospective analysis of outcomes of patients with intracranial aneurysm. One hundred forty-seven patients with serum creatinine at admission and 6 months follow up were included. Linear and logistic regressions were used to analyze the data. Modified Rankin scale (mRS) was used to assess outcome. Results: Creatinine level was not directly related to aneurysm outcome nor aneurysm rupture (p > 0.05). However, patients with a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) lower than 72.50 mL.min(-1) had an odds ratio (OR) of 3.049 (p = 0.006) for worse outcome. Similarly, aneurysm rupture had an OR of 2.957 (p = 0.014) for worse outcomes. Stepwise selection model selected 4 variables for outcomes prediction: serum creatinine, sex, hypertension and treatment. Hypertensive patients had, on average, an increase in 0.588 in mRS (p = 0.022), while treatment with microsurgery had a decrease in 0.555 (p = 0.038). Conclusion: Patients with higher GFR had better outcomes after 6 months. Patients with higher GFR had better outcomes after 6 months. Creatinine presented an indirect role in GFR values and should be included in models for outcome prediction.
- Eficácia do topiramato como terapia adicional em pacientes com estado epiléptico refratário: uma breve revisão sistemática(2021) WELLING, Leonardo Christiaan; RABELO, Nícollas Nunes; YOSHIKAWA, Marcia Harumy; TELLES, João Paulo Mota; TEIXEIRA, Manoel Jacobsen; FIGUEIREDO, Eberval GadelhaABSTRACT Objective: To identify current evidence on the use of topiramate for refractory status epilepticus. Methods: We reviewed the literature to investigate the efficacy of topiramate in the treatment of refractory status epilepticus. The search terms used were “status epilepticus”, “refractory”, “treatment” and “topiramate”. No restrictions were used. Results: The search yielded 487 articles that reported using topiramate as a treatment for refractory status epilepticus and its outcomes. Case reports, review articles, and animal experiments were excluded. After excluding duplicates and applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, nine studies were included for analyses. Descriptive and qualitative analyses were performed, and the results were as follows: response rates (defined as termination in-hospital until 72 hours after the administration of topiramate) varied from 27% to 100%. The mortality rate varied from 5.9% to 68%. Positive functional long-term outcomes, defined as discharge, back to baseline or rehabilitation, were documented by seven studies, and the rates ranged between 4% and 55%. Most studies reported no or mild adverse effects. Conclusion: Topiramate was effective in terminating refractory status epilepticus, presented relatively low mortality and was well tolerated. Therefore, topiramate could be a good option as a third-line therapy for refractory status epilepticus, but further studies are necessary.
- Critical Closing Pressure and Cerebrovascular Resistance Responses to Intracranial Pressure Variations in Neurocritical Patients(2023) BRASIL, Sergio; NOGUEIRA, Ricardo de Carvalho; SALINET, Angela Salomao Macedo; YOSHIKAWA, Marcia Harumy; TEIXEIRA, Manoel Jacobsen; PAIVA, Wellingson; MALBOUISSON, Luiz Marcelo Sa; BOR-SENG-SHU, Edson; PANERAI, Ronney B.BackgroundCritical closing pressure (CrCP) and resistance-area product (RAP) have been conceived as compasses to optimize cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) and monitor cerebrovascular resistance, respectively. However, for patients with acute brain injury (ABI), the impact of intracranial pressure (ICP) variability on these variables is poorly understood. The present study evaluates the effects of a controlled ICP variation on CrCP and RAP among patients with ABI.MethodsConsecutive neurocritical patients with ICP monitoring were included along with transcranial Doppler and invasive arterial blood pressure monitoring. Internal jugular veins compression was performed for 60 s for the elevation of intracranial blood volume and ICP. Patients were separated in groups according to previous intracranial hypertension severity, with either no skull opening (Sk1), neurosurgical mass lesions evacuation, or decompressive craniectomy (DC) (patients with DC [Sk3]).ResultsAmong 98 included patients, the correlation between change (Delta) in ICP and the corresponding Delta CrCP was strong (group Sk1 r = 0.643 [p = 0.0007], group with neurosurgical mass lesions evacuation r = 0.732 [p < 0.0001], and group Sk3 r = 0.580 [p = 0.003], respectively). Patients from group Sk3 presented a significantly higher Delta RAP (p = 0.005); however, for this group, a higher response in mean arterial pressure (change in mean arterial pressure p = 0.034) was observed. Exclusively, group Sk1 disclosed reduction in ICP before internal jugular veins compression withholding.ConclusionsThis study elucidates that CrCP reliably changes in accordance with ICP, being useful to indicate ideal CPP in neurocritical settings. In the early days after DC, cerebrovascular resistance seems to remain elevated, despite exacerbated arterial blood pressure responses in efforts to maintain CPP stable. Patients with ABI with no need of surgical procedures appear to remain with more effective ICP compensatory mechanisms when compared with those who underwent neurosurgical interventions.
- Prospective Analysis of Cerebral Edema Admission and Clinical Outcome in Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysm(2023) OBERMAN, Dan Zimelewicz; RABELO, Nicollas Nunes; PIPEK, Leonardo Zumerkorn; TELLES, Joao Paulo Mota; BARBAT, Natalia Camargo; COELHO, Antonio Carlos Samaia da S. I. L. V. A.; YOSHIKAWA, Marcia Harumy; BARBOSA, Guilherme Bittencourt; TEIXEIRA, Manoel Jacobsen; FIGUEIREDO, Eberval GadelhaAIM: To evaluate the association between global cerebral edema (GCE) after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and its impact on functional outcome evaluated by the modified Rankin scale (mRS). MATERIAL and METHODS: This is a prospective cohort study with patients who were admitted to the hospital due to SAH. During the period from January 2018 to November 2019, 107 patients with intracranial aneurysms were enrolled. Using univariate and multivariate analysis, we sought to identify predictors and evaluated the impact of GCE on outcome after 6 months using the mRS. RESULTS: GCE was present in 54 (50.5%) patients, of which 27 (25.2%) were mild, 20 (18.7%) moderate and 7 (6.5%) were severe. Univariate analysis identified high Hunt-Hess and Glasgow coma scale on clinical admission as predictors factors of GCE (p<0.05), and higher modified Fisher scale as a radiological predictor of Glasgow coma scale (p<0.05). Thirty-three (30.8%) patients were deceased at 6 months. Death or severe disability were predicted by higher age, poor clinical scale on admission and severe GCE (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: GCE on admission is independently associated with poor clinical outcomes at discharge, and six months after SAH. Given its strong association with poor clinical grade on admission, GCE should be considered a straightforward and radiological important marker of early brain injury, with ominous implications.