Amadeusz Żak
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Amadeusz Żak has a total of 5 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Anetta Lasek-Bal
Department of Neurology, Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, 40-635 Katowice, Poland
1 shared publication - Grażyna Stryjewska-Makuch
Department of Laryngology and Laryngological Oncology, Leszek Giec Upper-Silesian Medical Centre of the Silesian Medical University, 40-635 Katowice, Poland
1 shared publication - Przemysław Puz
Department of Neurology, Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, 40-635 Katowice, Poland
1 shared publication - Sebastian Student
Department of Systems Biology and Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland; Biotechnology Centre, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland
1 shared publication - Wiktor Rybicki
Department of Neurology, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Upper-Silesian Medical Centre, Medical University of Silesia, 40-055 Katowice, Poland
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 27 September 2021
- Published by MDPI AG in Journal of Clinical Medicine
- Vol. 10 (19) , 4446
Prognostic Role of Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients Undergoing Mechanical Thrombectomy
Background: The aim of the study was to assess the relevance of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) CT features to the efficacy of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Methods: This study included 311 patients qualified for MT in whom the CRS features were assessed based on a CT scan, according to the Lund-Mackay (L-M) score. Clinical, inflammatory parameters, patients neurological (NIHSS) and functional status (mRS), and recanalisation efficacy (TICI) were compared between patients with mild lesions (L-M score 0–3 points)-group 1, and patients with more severe lesions (L–M score 4–24)-group 2. Results: There was a significant difference in the NIHSS on day seven after stroke onset-10 points in group 1 and 14 points in group 2, p = 0.02. NIHSS ≤ 6 points on day seven was found in 41.9% of patients in group 1, and in 27.5% in group 2, p = 0.042. There were no significant differences in mRS score and in the TICI score. L-M score, lipid abnormalities and CRP were factors associated with NIHSS ≥ 7 points on day 7. Conclusions: The CT features of CRS may be used as a prognostic tool for early prognosis assessment in stroke patients.
- 27 September 2021
- Published by MDPI AG in Journal of Clinical Medicine
- Vol. 10 (19) , 4446
Open AccessPrognostic Role of Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients Undergoing Mechanical Thrombectomy
Background: The aim of the study was to assess the relevance of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) CT features to the efficacy of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Methods: This study included 311 patients qualified for MT in whom the CRS features were assessed based on a CT scan, according to the Lund-Mackay (L-M) score. Clinical, inflammatory parameters, patients neurological (NIHSS) and functional status (mRS), and recanalisation efficacy (TICI) were compared between patients with mild lesions (L-M score 0–3 points)-group 1, and patients with more severe lesions (L–M score 4–24)-group 2. Results: There was a significant difference in the NIHSS on day seven after stroke onset-10 points in group 1 and 14 points in group 2, p = 0.02. NIHSS ≤ 6 points on day seven was found in 41.9% of patients in group 1, and in 27.5% in group 2, p = 0.042. There were no significant differences in mRS score and in the TICI score. L-M score, lipid abnormalities and CRP were factors associated with NIHSS ≥ 7 points on day 7. Conclusions: The CT features of CRS may be used as a prognostic tool for early prognosis assessment in stroke patients.