Thirumalaivasan Dhasakeerthi

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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Abhilash Thatikala

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Krishna Nalleballe

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Balaji Krishnaiah

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Georgios Tsivgoulis

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Cheran Elangovan

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Akilandeswari Aravindhan

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Sanjeeva Onteddu

University of Applied Management Studies

Shubham Biyani

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Aravindhan Veerapandiyan

Arkansas Children's Hospital

Muhammad Fawad Ishfaq

University of Agriculture Faisalabad

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University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Methodist University Hospital

Arkansas Children's Hospital

University of Applied Management Studies

University of Tennessee at Knoxville

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Arcadia

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

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Spinal Epidural Hygroma in a Young Adult: A Rare Complication of Lumbar Puncture

Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques (2020)

Prasanna Venkatesan Eswaradass Thirumalaivasan Dhasakeerthi Saeed Ansari Mahmoud Salhab

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10.1017/cjn.2020.266

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Glioblastoma Mimicking Longitudinally Extensive Transverse Myelitis

Neurology (2024)

Abhilash Thatikala Thirumalaivasan Dhasakeerthi Shubham Biyani Hafsa Bareen Syeda Khushboo Verma

10.1212/01.wnl.0001050900.77677.a1

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Autoimmune Encephalitis with Hemorrhagic CSF

Neurology (2024)

Abhilash Thatikala Thirumalaivasan Dhasakeerthi Shubham Biyani Hafsa Bareen Syeda Krishna Nalleballe

Autoimmune encephalitis

10.1212/01.wnl.0001050896.11686.8a

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A Systematic Review of the Efficacy and Safety of Tenecteplase Versus Alteplase in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Time to Pass the Torch

Stroke Vascular and Interventional Neurology (2024)

Miguel Rodriguez Christian Sidebottom Drew A. Wells Thirumalaivasan Dhasakeerthi Lisa Hayes

Alteplase, a biosynthetic form of human tissue‐type plasminogen activator, is Food and Drug Administration‐approved for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke and currently the standard of care for thrombolytic therapy. Tenecteplase, a modified form of alteplase using recombinant technology, has several pharmacological advantages over alteplase, including longer half‐life, higher fibrin specificity, and greater resistance to plasminogen activator inhibitor‐1. Additionally, tenecteplase is given as a single bolus administration compared to the bolus plus 1‐hour continuous infusion of alteplase. Given these pharmacologic and logistical differences along with studies demonstrating noninferiority compared with alteplase, tenecteplase has become an alternative thrombolytic for the management of acute ischemic stroke. There is a growing body of evidence that suggests tenecteplase is a safe and effective alternative to alteplase. This systematic review evaluates the available literature for the use of tenecteplase in acute ischemic stroke and provides relevant discussion regarding role in therapy, therapeutic strategies, and areas requiring further research.

Tenecteplase

Reteplase

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Bolus (digestion)

T-plasminogen activator

10.1161/svin.123.001110

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Stimulant Use Disorder and the Likelihood of Stroke: Analysis of a National Database in the United States

Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases (2024)

Akash Venkataramanan Divya Nayar Sama Almasri Thirumalaivasan Dhasakeerthi Sowmya Jayachandran

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National database

10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2024.108178

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Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome due to a Novel Mutation in CHAT Gene

Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease (2021)

Thirumalaivasan Dhasakeerthi Akilandeswari Aravindhan Aaron Woodall Weston B. Mills Aravindhan Veerapandiyan

Dhasakeerthi, Thirumalaivasan MBBS; Aravindhan, Akilandeswari MBBS; Woodall, Aaron MPAS PA-C; Mills, Weston MPAS PA-C; Veerapandiyan, Aravindhan MD Author Information

Congenital myasthenic syndrome

10.1097/cnd.0000000000000336

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A rare neuro-ophthalmological phenomenon: Marcus Gunn jaw winking ptosis

RRNMF Neuromuscular Journal (2021)

Thirumalaivasan Dhasakeerthi Paul Drake Akilandeswari Aravindhan Aravindhan Veerapandiyan

10.17161/rrnmf.v2i1.14844

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Abstract TP63: Risk of Contrast Induced Nephropathy After Emergency CTA in Stroke Patients: A Meta-Analysis

Stroke (2020)

Thirumalaivasan Dhasakeerthi Muhammad Fawad Ishfaq Balaji Krishnaiah Andrei V. Alexandrov Georgios Tsivgoulis

Background: Contrast agents for computed tomographic angiography (CTA) and perfusion (CTP) are presumed to be nephrotoxic prompting many hospitals to require serum creatinine values prior to imaging likely causing delays in door to needle times. The objective of this study is to assess the risk of developing contrast induced acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients who are undergoing CTA and CTP. Materials and Methods: We have searched the electronic databases up to July 2019 for studies that reported incidence of AKI in patients who have undergone CTA and CTP. We calculated pooled odds ratios and 95% CIs by using random-effects models for the primary end point being AKI due to contrast induced nephropathy. We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines for systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Results: Eight case control studies assessing 4,449 patients have been included in the study. The odds of AKI in CTA/CTP patients versus non-contrast CT was not statistically significant (odds ratio = 0.53, 95% CI = 0.20-1.39, p=0.199). There was no significant heterogeneity between the studies (Cochran’s Q statistic 3.632, df 4; P = .461, I2=2.514%). Overall, no AKI patient required hemodialysis due to contrast induced nephropathy. The absolute number of patients who developed AKI among CTA/CTP patients was lower than among patients who underwent just non-contrast CT (67 versus 87, NS). Conclusion: The use of contrast agents for CTA/CTP in acute stroke is not associated with an increased risk of developing contrast induced nephropathy nor AKI requiring dialysis.

Contrast-Induced Nephropathy

Stroke

Nephrotoxicity

Computed Tomography Angiography

10.1161/str.51.suppl_1.tp63

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Trends in Demographics of Neurology House Staff in the United States (P6-2.005)

Neurology (2023)

Thirumalaivasan Dhasakeerthi Carolina Gil Tommee Abhilash Thatikala Krishna Nalleballe Sanjeeva Onteddu

Objective:

To examine the demographic characteristics of neurology residents and fellows.

Background:

The lack of an adequate number of neurologists is a worldwide problem. In addition to the growing demand, inadequate diversity in the neurology healthcare workforce still exists.

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This cross-sectional study used data from the ACGME, AAMC, and the United States Census Bureau. Trends (from 2007 to 2018) in demographic characteristics were assessed using the slope and the associated p-value of a simple linear regression model, with the year as the independent variable.

Results:

From 2007 through 2018, the percentage of US medical school graduates in neurology residency decreased from 58% to 55% (slope = −0.25; p = 0.0004), while the percentage of international medical graduates (IMGs) decreased from 36% to 32% (slope = −0.29; p = 0.0141) and doctor of osteopathy (DO) graduates increased from 6% to 13% (slope = 0.58; p < 0.0001). Although the percentage of female neurology residents increased from 39.5% in 2007 to 43.1% in 2018 (slope = 0.03; p = 0.8659), female physicians were underrepresented in vascular neurology fellowship (34% in 2018). Collectively, the percentage of underrepresented minorities in neurology residencies was low and increased only slightly over time (from 8% in 2011 to 9% in 2018; slope = 0.17; p = 0.0788). In 2018, the proportion of underrepresented minorities was smaller in neurology fellowships (5.5% neurophysiology, 12.5% epilepsy, 10.4% neuromuscular, and 12.4% vascular) compared to the population as a whole (31.3%).

Conclusions:

IMGs still play an important role in filling a significant portion of the neurology residencies and fellowships. DO graduates have slowly increased in neurology residencies and fellowships. Members of several racial/ethnic minority groups and women are underrepresented in neurology house staff and efforts need to be taken to increase diversity. Disclosure: Dr. Dhasakeerthi has nothing to disclose. Dr. Gil Tommee has nothing to disclose. Dr. Thatikala has nothing to disclose. Dr. Nalleballe has nothing to disclose. Dr. Onteddu has nothing to disclose.

Demographics

10.1212/wnl.0000000000204091

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MINERALISING ANGIOPATHY & ISCHAEMIC STROKE IN AN INFANTACASE REPORT

Stanley Medical Journal (2018)

Krishnakumar Balaraman Thirumalaivasan Dhasakeerthi Vinoth L Ravi

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Ischaemic stroke

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