Dive into our latest exploration on how early intravenous magnesium sulfate could revolutionize the treatment of cerebral vasospasm and delayed cerebral ischemia following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.
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Early intravenous magnesium sulfate and its impact on cerebral vasospasm as well as delayed cerebral ischemia in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: A retrospective matched case-control analysis.
Feulner et al., World Neurosurg 2024
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2024.03.062
Ho-ho-ho! Gather around, my dear friends, for I have a tale from the snowy lands of Germany, not about elves or reindeer, but about a magical potion known as Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4). In a place where doctors and scientists work tirelessly, much like my workshop, they embarked on a journey to discover if this potion could be the guardian angel for patients suffering from a treacherous storm in their heads, known as aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH).
In this festive story, our heroes divided their patients into two groups, much like I divide my list into naughty and nice. Group A, the control group, did not receive the magical potion, while Group B was blessed with MgSO4 within 24 hours of their diagnosis. Imagine, if you will, the potion being delivered not by sleigh and reindeer, but through the veins, in a race against time to protect the brain.
Our diligent elves, I mean scientists, matched these patients like the perfect pairs of socks on Christmas morning, considering age, the severity of their storm (Fisher grade), whether they enjoyed the chimney smoke a bit too much, and the initial severity of their condition. They then watched over them, counting who would face the dreaded cerebral vasospasm (CV) and delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI), much like I check who’s been good or bad.
Out of 196 patients, 48 were chosen for this festive tale. In the end, Group B, who received the potion, saw fewer storms brewing in their heads (CV) and less icy blockages (DCI). And when the snow settled, 12 months later, more patients in Group B found themselves on the nicer side of the modified Rankin Scale (mRS), enjoying a happier, healthier life, much like enjoying a Christmas morning with all presents unwrapped and no coal in sight.
So, my dear friends, as we sip our hot cocoa and enjoy the warmth of the fireplace, let’s toast to the magic of science and the hope that Magnesium sulfate brings to those facing the storm of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. May their days be merry and bright, and may all their neurological outcomes be just right. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!