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    20 July 2023, Volume 18 Issue 07
    Progress and Prospects of Clinical Prediction Models for Risk of Stroke Recurrence in Ischemic Stroke
    GU Hongqiu, YANG Kaixuan, JIANG Yingyu, DU Kejin, RAO Zhenzhen, YANG Xin, WANG Chunjuan, XIONG Yunyun, JING Jing, LI Zixiao
    2023, 18(07):  731-739.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2023.07.001
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    In the era of big data and precision medicine, clinical prediction models are increasingly important in precise risk stratification, personalized diagnosis, and management. However, existing ischemic stroke recurrence risk prediction models vary significantly in terms of the population used for development, predictive factors, predicted outcomes, development methods, and predictive performance. Additionally, limitations in development methods, reporting, external validation, and model impact research have limited their clinical applicability. Therefore, future research on clinical prediction models should prioritize the validation and evaluation of existing models, while also adhering to methodological standards when developing new prediction models. This includes selecting predictive factors, model fitting, presentation methods, and reporting results, with the aim of enhancing predictive performance.
    Clinical Predictive Model Methodology
    GU Hongqiu
    2023, 18(07):  740-740. 
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    Construction and Application of Polygenic Risk Score in Stroke
    CHEN Siding, JIANG Yong, XU Zhe, SHI Yanfeng, CHENG Si, GU Hongqiu, WANG Yongjun
    2023, 18(07):  741-750.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2023.07.002
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    Stroke is a complex disease caused by genetic and environmental factors. The development of human genetics had provided new opportunities for individualized prevention and treatment of stroke. Polygenic risk score (PRS) is an estimate of an individual's genetic liability to a trait or disease, calculated according to their genotype profile and relevant genome-wide association study (GWAS) data. PRS is a complementary method to GWAS in genetic research. PRS can stratify the risk of patients for personalized management, thus contributing to accurate prediction, prevention, and control of complex diseases such as stroke. Based on this, this review describes the development of PRS and its application in stroke research, aiming to provide insights for relevant domestic studies.
    Application of Machine Learning in Genomic Data Analysis of Cerebrovascular Diseases
    JIANG Yingyu, CHEN Siding, QIU Xin, GU Hongqiu
    2023, 18(07):  751-757.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2023.07.003
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    With the advent of the era of precision medicine, genomics research is gradually gaining widespread attention in the field of cerebrovascular diseases. Due to the high-dimensional and complexity of genomics data, machine learning is now an effective tool for analyzing genomics data. This article introduced the basic concepts of machine learning, the main steps, the classification of algorithms and the application of each algorithm of machine learning in genomics research in the field of cerebrovascular diseases, in order to provide a reference for future genomics research in cerebrovascular diseases.
    Common Misconception in Clinical Prediction Model Research
    WANG Haoyue, WANG Junfeng
    2023, 18(07):  758-769.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2023.07.004
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    Taking the inappropriate practices in existing research pointed out by a leading expert in clinical prediction models as examples, this paper introduced common misunderstandings in clinical prediction model research, explained why specific practices will jeopardize the model quality, and how to avoid repeating the same mistakes in future studies. The feasibility of using ChatGPT to provide methodological guidance is discussed by evaluating the answers given by ChatGPT.
    Estimation of Individualized Treatment Effect Using Bayesian Additive Regression Trees with Applications
    LIANG Baosheng, ZHOU Jiangjie, WANG Shengfeng
    2023, 18(07):  770-779.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2023.07.005
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    Individualized treatment effects mainly refer to the differences in outcomes between the treated and non-treated status for a same patient, regardless of whether the patient actually received treatment or did not receive treatment. By evaluating the effects of individualized treatment based on the characteristics of patients, it is possible to assign the treatment plan with the greatest individual benefit to each patient. This paper introduces the estimation and statistical inference of individualized treatment effects based on Bayesian additive regression tree, and introduces the evaluation of the significance of individual treatment effects, the identification of subgroups with heterogeneous treatment effects, and demonstrate the application through a simple case of Alzheimer's disease.
    The Predictive Value of BAT Score Combined with CTA Spot Sign for Hematoma Expansion in Patients with Spontaneous Supratentorial Intracerebral Hemorrhage
    LI Na, JI Zeqiang, WEN Xinyu, WU Lei, ZHAO Xingquan
    2023, 18(07):  780-786.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2023.07.006
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    Objective  To study the predictive value of the blend sign, any hypodensity, timing of NCCT (BAT) score combined with CTA spot sign for early hematoma expansion (HE) in patients with spontaneous supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH). 
    Methods  A retrospective analysis was conducted on sICH patients who were admitted to the emergency department of Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University from September 2021 to April 2022 with a time from onset to one-stop CT within 6 hours. The patients were divided into HE group and non-HE group based on the comparison of hematoma volume between baseline CT and the follow-up CT done within 24-48 hours after onset. The clinical characteristics, CTA spot sign, non-contrast computed tomography sign (NCCT) (including the hypodensity sign, blend sign, etc) , and BAT score were identified and compared between 2 groups. Univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the risk factors affecting the HE, and receiver operating characteristic was drawn to analyze the predictive value of BAT score, CTA spot sign and their combination on hematoma expansion in patients with sICH. 
    Results  A total of 97 patients, including 28 in the HE group and 69 in the non-HE group. The incidence of CTA spot sign, NCCT hypodensity sign, and blend sign in patients with HE group was higher than that in non-HE group. The median BAT score and the proportion of patients with BAT score≥3 were higher than those in non-HE group. The time from onset to baseline imaging was shorter than that in non-HE group. Baseline hematoma volume and baseline random blood glucose levels were higher than those in non-HE group. The above differences were statistically significant. The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that positive CTA spot sign (OR 31.828, 95% CI 5.350-189.337, P<0.01), BAT score≥3 (OR 71.976, 95%CI 5.391-96.899, P<0.01), 
    baseline hematoma volume (OR 1.029, 95%CI 1.003-1.055, P=0.03), and baseline random blood glucose (OR 1.355, 95%CI 1.070-1.714, P=0.01) can independently predict hematoma enlargement. ROC analysis showed that the AUC of baseline hematoma volume predicting hematoma enlargement was 0.762, the AUC of BAT score≥3 predicting hematoma enlargement was 0.716, the AUC of CTA spot sign predicting hematoma enlargement was 0.756, and the AUC of BAT score≥3 combining with CTA spot sign predicting HE was 0.833. The De Long test suggests that the combined predictive power of the two is superior to the individuals (P<0.05).
    Conclusions  Within 6 hours of onset, both a BAT score≥3 and CTA spot sign can independently predict HE in patients with sICH, and the combined prediction is more effective.
    Influencing Factors of Anxiety and Depression State at 6 months after Stroke in Acute Mild Stroke Patients with Vestibular Symptoms
    WANG Yan, LI Jiashu, FANG Ruile, LIU Gaifen, JU Yi
    2023, 18(07):  787-792.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2023.07.007
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    Objective  To explore the risk factors and neurological recovery of anxiety and depression at 6 months after stroke in acute mild stroke patients with vestibular symptoms.  
    Methods  This prospective study continuously enrolled inpatients with acute mild stroke with vestibular symptoms in the Department of Neurology of Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University from September 2020 to September 2022. Demographic information, stroke risk factors, pre-stroke mRS Score, NIHSS score, stroke type and location were collected. HAMA and HAMD scores were assessed during hospitalization and 6 months after stroke. Divided the patients into anxiety-depression group and non-anxiety-depression group according to the HAMA and HAMD scores 6 months after stroke. To assess neurological recovery (by follow up mRS) and the risk factors of anxiety and depression 6 months after stroke by binary logistic regression. 
    Results  A total of 230 patients were included, with an average age of 56.2±11.9 years old, all patients had good prognosis (mRS score<2). At 6 months after stroke, 30 patients (13.0%) had anxiety and/or depression. The binary logistic regression analysis showed that the presence of anxiety and/or depression during hospitalization (OR 3.734, 95%CI 1.659-8.400, P=0.001) was a risk factor for anxiety and/or depression at 6 months after stroke.
    Conclusions  Although the overall neurological prognosis of acute mild stroke patients with vestibular symptoms was good, patients with anxiety and/or depression during hospitalization are more likely to develop anxiety and/or depression 6 months after stroke. 
    Relationship between Body Mass Index and 3-Month Prognosis of Stroke Patients
    WANG Yao, QIN Haiqiang, WANG Anxin, ZHANG Xiaoli, ZUO Yingting, ZHANG Yaqing, YANG Bo, YU Dandan, WEI Na, ZHANG Jing
    2023, 18(07):  793-798.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2023.07.008
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    Objective  To explore the impact of BMI on the 3-month prognosis of inpatients of first stroke onset. 
    Methods  This study enrolled the consecutive inpatients within 7 days of first stroke onset from the multicenter and prospective investigation of nutrition statusin stroke patients of China (INSIS) registry study. The baseline general information such as age, sex, education level, medical insurance, risk factors of stroke, and clinical data such as BMI, NIHSS score at admission and pneumonia during hospitalization were collected. mRS Scores were followed up 3 months after onset. Good prognosis was defined as a mRS of 0-2. The patients were divided into four groups according to BMI at admission: the underweight group (BMI<18.5 kg/m2) , the normal weight group (18.5 kg/m2≤BMI<24 kg/m2) , the overweight group (24 kg/m2) ≤BMI<28 kg/m2), and the obese group (BMI≥28 kg/m2). Logistic regression analysis was used to determine the impact of BMI on 3-month outcomes of stroke. 
    Results  A total of 733 patients were included in this study, with an average age of 63.5±12.8 years and 259 females (35.3%). Cerebral hemorrhage occurred in 181 cases (24.7%). The average NIHSS score at admission was 7.85±6.45. The average BMI was 24.67±3.59 (kg/m2) . 
    There were 22 cases (3%) in the underweight group, 303 cases (41.3%) in the normal weight group, 291 cases (39.7%) in the overweight group, and 117 cases (16.0%) in the obese group. The mean age, sex distribution, education level, incidence of hyperlipidemia, NIHSS score at admission, and whether there was swallowing disorder among the four groups were statistically significant, while the overall differences in other indicators among the four groups were not statistically significant. After adjusting for confounding factors, low weight, overweight or obesity had no independent effect on 3-month prognosis compared with normal BMI.  
    Conclusions  In this study population, low weight, overweight and obesity at admission had no significant impact on 3-month outcomes of stroke compared to normal BMI. 
    Association between Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter and Intracranial Pressure in Patients with Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage
    CHEN Biyao, CHEN Zheng, LEI Yanni, XU Bin, SHAN Kai
    2023, 18(07):  799-804.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2023.07.009
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    Objective  To investigate the association between optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) and intracranial pressure (ICP) in patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH), and to evaluate the performance of ONSD in diagnosis ICP elevation. 
    Methods  Patients with sICH admitted to the emergency department of Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University from December 2021 to May 2022 and receiving invasive ICP monitoring were consecutively included. ONSD was measured by bedside ultrasound and ICP was recorded at 0 h, 4 h, 8 h, 12 h, 24 h, 48 h after admission. Spearman correlation analysis was used to evaluate the relationship between ONSD and ICP. ROC was used to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of ONSD in the diagnosis of ICP >20 mmHg.
    Results  A total of 12 patients, aged 59(42-76) years were enrolled, of which a total of 72 pairs of ONSD and ICP data were collected. Spearman rank correlation coefficient of ONSD and ICP was 0.768 (95%CI 0.578-0.886, P<0.001). The area under the ROC curve of ONSD for the diagnosis of ICP>20 mmHg was 0.841 (95%CI 0.727-0.921, P=0.007). Using ONSD 5.35 mm as the threshold for diagnosing ICP>20 mmHg, its sensitivity was 0.947, specificity was 0.796, positive predictive value was 0.667, and negative predictive value was 0.972.
    Conclusions  In patients with sICH, Ultrasound measurement of ONSD is positively correlated with ICP, and increased ICP can be diagnosed when ONSD≥5.35 mm.
    Clinical Features of Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis during Pregnancy and Study of Its Prognostic Related Factors
    LIANG Zhuwei, FENG Limin, GAO Wanli
    2023, 18(07):  805-810.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2023.07.010
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    Objective  To investigate the difference of clinical features between pregnant women with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) and non-pregnant CVST, and the factors influencing the prognosis of pregnant women with CVST.
    Methods  Retrospectively, patients with combined CVST in pregnancy and puerperium (within 6 weeks postpartum) hospitalized at Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University from January 2006 to June 2021 were included in the combined pregnancy and CVST group, and female patients with CVST who were not in pregnancy or puerperium were included in the non-pregnant CVST group. Clinical characteristics of the two groups were compared. Based on the results of the mRS score at the first review at 3 months after the end of hospitalization, the pregnant patients with CVST were divided into good prognosis (mRS<3) and poor prognosis (mRS≥3) groups, and multifactorial logistic regression analysis was used to explore the factors associated with the poor prognosis of such patients. 
    Results  The study included 43 patients with combined pregnancy CVST and 44 in the non-pregnant CVST. The rates of hypercoagulability (hyperlipidemia, hyperfibrinogenemia and thrombocythemia), anemia, first symptom presenting with loss of limb strength, epilepsy, and confusion were higher in the combined pregnancy CVST group than in the non-pregnancy CVST group, the mRS at discharge was higher than that in the non-pregnancy CVST group, and the rates of impaired vision and endovascular thrombolysis and mechanical fragmentation were lower than those in the non-pregnancy CVST group, which were statistically significant. 
    The results of logistic regression analysis showed that epilepsy (OR 1.08, 95%CI 1.06-1.12, P=0.01), combined cerebral hemorrhage (OR 6.46, 95%CI 2.50-16.69, P<0.01), and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (OR 9.01, 95%CI 2.27-35.70, P<0.01) were the risk factors for poor prognosis of pregnant patients with CVST.
    Conclusions  Epilepsy, combined cerebral hemorrhage, and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy were independent risk factors for poor prognosis (mRS≥3) in pregnant patients with CVST.
    Study on Correlation between Imaging Changes and Consciousness Disturbance and Cerebrocardiac Syndrome Secondary to Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
    HUO Jie, CHEN Biyao, ZHANG Chuji, XU Bin, JI Ruijun
    2023, 18(07):  811-816.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2023.07.011
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    Objective  To explore the relationship and predictive value of imaging changes of subarachnoid hemorrhage, the degree of consciousness disturbance and cerebrocardiac syndrome secondary to subarachnoid hemorrhage.
    Methods  Patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage aged 18-70 years who were diagnosed and treated in the emergency room of Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University from May 2020 to May 2022 were retrospectively included. Skull CT was performed immediately after admission to evaluate the modified Fisher scale in all cases, and GCS were performed on the day of hemorrhage. Ecg and blood samples were collected for cardiac troponin I (cTNI) and B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) detection on the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 14th day after admission, and echocardiography was completed on the 1st and 14th day after admission. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was measured. Average values of cTNI, BNP and LVEF were calculated for multiple times as analysis data. When the data of all cases were analyzed, they were divided into cerebrocardiac syndrome group and non-cerebrocardiac syndrome group according to the presence or absence of cerebrocardiac syndrome.
    Results  A total of 261 patients were included, including 146 (55.9%) in the cerebrocardiac syndrome group and 115 (44.1%) in the non-cerebrocardiac syndrome group. The median cTNI [3.214 (1.125-6.101) ng/mL vs. 0.009(0.005-0.015) ng/mL, P=0.014] and BNP [589.12 (426.19-695.42) pg/mL vs. 78.47 (55.25-102.34) pg/mL, P=0.009] were higher in the group with cerebrocardiac syndrome than in the group with non-cerebrocardiac syndrome. The mean value of LVEF (42.57%±3.52% vs. 53.24%±3.14%, P=0.012), GCS score (9.12±2.26 vs. 12.85±1.58, P=0.038), modified Fisher grade (2.84±0.72 vs. 1.75±0.34, P=0.045) was lower than that of the non-cerebrocardiac syndrome group. GCS score was negatively correlated with mean cTNI (r=-0.458, P<0.001) and mean BNP (r=-0.724, P<0.001), and positively correlated with mean LVEF (r=0.687, P<0.001). The modified Fisher grading was positively correlated with the mean of cTNI (r=0.542, P<0.001) and BNP (r=0.429, P<0.001), and negatively correlated with the mean of LVEF (r=-0.721, P<0.001). The ROC curve of the diagnostic value of the GCS score for the cerebrocardiac syndrome secondary to subarachnoid hemorrhage was 0.813 (95%CI 0.728-0.898), and the optimal cut-off value was 0.628 (at this time, the sensitivity was 68.3%, the specificity was 94.6%). The AUC of the modified Fisher classification was 0.820 (95%CI 0.730-0.910), and the optimal cut-off was 0.542 (sensitivity was 92.1%, specificity was 62.2%).
    Conclusions  The lower the GCS score of subarachnoid hemorrhage, the higher the probability of secondary cerebrocardiac syndrome. The higher the modified Fisher grade, the greater the likelihood of secondary cerebrocardiac syndrome. The modified Fisher scale and GCS score may predict the cerebrocardiac syndrome timely and accurately.
    Chinese Stroke Association Guidelines for Clinical Management of Cerebrovascular Diseases (Second Edition)(Excerpt)—Chapter One Overview
    TAN Zefeng, LIU Liping, XU Anding, the Writing Committee of Chinese Stroke Association Guidelines for Clinical Management of Cerebrovascular Diseases
    2023, 18(07):  817-821.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2023.07.012
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    The Second Edition of Chinese Stroke Association Guidelines for Clinical Management of Cerebrovascular Diseases is an updated and enhanced version of the first edition, which was first published in 2019. This latest edition has been meticulously compiled by a panel of authoritative experts from the Chinese Stroke Association, incorporating recent breakthroughs and novel evidence within the field of cerebrovascular diseases. The guideline provides a comprehensive overview of clinical management strategies for cerebrovascular diseases, including structured stroke care, management of high-risk populations, therapeutic interventions for both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, clinical management of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, and stroke rehabilitation management. The primary objective is to provide guidance for professionals and social workers engaged in stroke prevention, care, and rehabilitation, as well as governmental agencies, healthcare administrators, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders. 
    Chinese Stroke Association Guidelines for Clinical Management of Cerebrovascular Diseases (Second Edition)(Excerpt)—Chapter Two Stroke Organized Management
    LOU Min, DING Jing, ZHANG Yusheng, HU Bo, WAN Yan, ZHANG Kemeng, FEI Beini, XU Bingdong, TAN Zefeng, XU Anding, the Writing Committee of Chinese Stroke Association Guidelines for Clinical Management of Cerebrovascular Diseases
    2023, 18(07):  822-828.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2023.07.013
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    Stroke is a leading cause of mortality and disability among adults in China, imposing a substantial burden on both patients and societal development. The organizational management method can improve the medical quality of stroke to some extent. However, the heterogeneity of logistics support capacity in medical institutions brings uncertain effects on the effectiveness of stroke organizational management. In order to  improve the organized management model of stroke and enhance the scientific and systematic nature of stroke treatment, this guidelines has formed recommendations on the coordination of pre-hospital emergency systems and stroke care facilities, multidisciplinary collaboration within emergency settings, the continuous quality improvement of green channels, the organizational management of stroke units and stroke clinics, development of regional stroke center networks, as well as medical quality assessment and enhancement initiatives.
    Research Progress on the Role of Sphingosine 1-Phosphate in Ischemic Stroke
    LI Ping, FU Shengqi
    2023, 18(07):  829-836.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2023.07.014
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    After cerebral ischemia and necrosis, inflammatory factors are released to induce inflammatory response, and glial cells are activated to participate in the cascade immune response after ischemia injury. The metabolism of sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) is correlated with ischemic stroke. Glial cells up-regulate the expression of sphingosine 1-phosphate receptors (S1PRs) in the inflammatory state. S1PRs sends S1P signal to participate in the up-regulation of inflammatory mediators in the brain tissue. The combination of S1P and S1PRs is involved in the inflammatory and immune response after ischemic stroke, endothelial cell adhesion and angiogenesis, and the improvement of blood-brain barrier function. This article reviews the metabolic and physiological functions of S1P and its potential mechanism of improving ischemic stroke after binding to S1PRs, in order to provide a strong evidence for finding new drug targets related to ischemic stroke. 
    Ultrasound Diagnostic Concept and Research Progress of the Persistent Artery
    AN Lisi, XING Yingqi
    2023, 18(07):  837-843.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2023.07.015
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    Persistent artery is an abnormal anastomotic branch between the permanent internal carotid artery and the vertebrobasilar artery, which is a rare cerebrovascular variation. Typically, persistent arteries have a blood supply function and do not cause specific clinical symptoms; however, when accompanied by atherosclerotic lesions of the arteries and other vascular variants, they result in a complex clinical presentation. At present, ultrasonography is the first choice for clinical evaluation of cerebral and cervical vascular abnormalities. Correct diagnosis of persistent arteries improves clinical interpretation and reduces the risk of improper operation during related surgical or interventional procedures. Most persistent arteries are discovered incidentally through imaging, and their imaging manifestations are characteristic. There are many reports on the imaging diagnosis of persistent arteries at home and abroad, but few on ultrasonography staging and hemodynamics. Based on the literature, this paper innovatively proposed an ultrasound diagnostic concept and staging of the persistent artery in an effort to improve the early and accurate diagnosis of the persistent artery.
    Analysis on the Completion Condition of General Projects in the Field of Cerebrovascular Diseases of National Natural Science Foundation of China from 2019 to 2021
    DENG Liuli, XIAO Shihua
    2023, 18(07):  844-851.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2023.07.016
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    Objective  To analyze the completion condition of general projects in the field of cerebrovascular diseases of National Natural Science Foundation of China, and discuss the status and existing problems of basic research in this field. Predict the development trend and provide reference for decision-making.
    Methods  Through the big data knowledge management service portal of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the basic information of the concluding projects with application code H0906 (cerebrovascular structure, function abnormalities and related diseases) during 2019 to 2021 were obtained. Excel software and Power Query components were used to analyze the research achievements, supporting institution distribution, regional distribution and research direction distribution of the concluding project, and VOSviewer software was used to analyze research hotspots. 
    Results  There were 177 concluding projects with code H0906 during 2019 to 2021, supported by 51 institutions (14 of which undertook 110 projects, 62.15%). 1532 academic papers were produced and 324 talents were cultivated. Among the supporting institutions, comprehensive colleges and universities undertook 96 projects (54.24%), and each project produced 9.52 academic papers, with 1.91 papers more than that from medical colleges and universities. Among the supporting institutions from 19 provinces and cities, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Beijing, Guangdong, Hubei, Chongqing 6 provinces and cities completed 113 projects (63.84%), the number of authorized patents was 30 (90.91%), and 27 person-time participated in international conferences (75.00%). There were 18 research directions under H0906, involving 107 projects of ischemic cerebrovascular diseases (60.45%). Keyword cluster analysis showed that the basic research hotspots in the field of cerebrovascular diseases were inflammatory response, microglia, neuroprotection and nerve regeneration.
    Conclusions  Research achievements of general projects in the field of cerebrovascular diseases of National Natural Science Foundation of China were of various types, were mainly papers and talent training, supported by comprehensive colleges and universities with unbalanced geographical distribution, and research directions were relatively concentrated, which were mainly ischemic cerebrovascular diseases.