Research is a cornerstone of the Stroke Center. It is hoped that research will lead us to better treatments, both to limit the damage and to allow more complete recovery.
Integration of multiple population-based databases. This project seeks to merge large sets of information about medical care for stroke and related disorders so that “data mining” techniques can be used to recognize the complex relationships among patients, doctors, hospitals, insurance plans, treatment plans, disease conditions, and outcomes. The project leader is Dr. Fareed Suri, a medical fellow.
Incidence of cerebral microhemorrhages after bone marrow transplant. Bone marrow transplants are used to treat a variety of diseases. This study will determine whether the procedure involves a risk of minor bleeding in the brain that may in turn increase the risk of stroke. The study is being conducted by Dr. Jefferson Miley, a neurology resident.
Use of the Jostent Graftmaster coronary graft stent for intracerebral vascular lesions. The Jostent is designed to treat perforations of the arteries of the heart. The Stroke Center is investigating whether the device is safe and effective for treating perforated arteries to the brain. Dr. Adnan Qureshi is the principal investigator.
Interventional Endovascular Delivery of Stem Cells for Treating Stroke. There is evidence that, if stem cells are delivered to the site of a stroke, recovery of neurological function may be enhanced. This project extends the studies to pigs and dogs, in preparation for later human trials. The project leader is Dr. Vallabh Janardhan.
Antihypertensive Treatment of Acute Cerebral Hemorrhage (ATACH) and Hypertension in Acute Stroke Treatment (HASTE). These two studies seek to determine the best treatment for high blood pressure accompanying a stroke. Critical control of blood pressure immediately after a stroke may minimize damage to the brain. Drs. Adnan Qureshi and Fareed Suri are the investigators.
CHOICE: Carotid Stenting for High Surgical-Risk Patients. This study provides information about the use of stents for problems in the carotid arteries to the brain. These stents are already on the market, but they are used only for special cases and more information is required to be assured of their safety and effectiveness. Dr. Vallabh Janardhan is the investigator in the Stroke Center.