

#ALEXANDROS POWERS MD TRIAL#
Methods and Design: LASER (Lixiana Acute Stroke Evaluation Registry) is a randomized controlled trial with an associated registry ( NCT03494530). We hypothesize that the risk of HT in patients treated with edoxaban can be predicted using RNA expressed in leukocytes at time of stroke. We hypothesize that the rate of radiological HT will not be increased in patients starting edoxaban within 5 days of AF related stroke, relative to those in whom initiation is delayed. Our secondary aim is to determine predictors of hemorrhagic transformation (HT) after AF related stroke.

While Alex was a dedicated and celebrated professional, he loved spending time with his children above all else. Alex recognized and was quick to celebrate the achievements and work standards of those who worked with him throughout his career, and he never took their talents and dedication for granted. Fellowship and mutual respect were qualities that meant a great deal to Alex professionally and personally.

Prior to joining MedStar he was in private practice with the Washington Brain and Spine Institute in Bethesda, MD. Alex was an adjunct professor at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Rizzoli award for Excellence in Neurosurgery among many other awards. He completed his residency in 1992 and was awarded the Hugo V. Training included adult and pediatric neurosurgery, cranial and spinal surgery, neuroradiology, and neuropathology. Alex completed his neurosurgical residency at The George Washington University Hospital. He attended medical school at Hahnemann University Hospital, now affiliated with Drexel University College of Medicine, and completed his surgical internship at the Guthrie Clinic, Robert Packer Hospital. He graduated cum laude in 1981 from the University of Pittsburgh with majors in chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Alex was born in 1959 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Throughout the preceding weekend he was joined by his parents, children, siblings, nieces, nephews and Peri’s family as well as his close friends in the community. Powers was 60 years old and died from complications of pancreatic cancer. His loving wife Peri De Orio, was by his side. Powers, loving father and husband, prominent and respected neurosurgeon, died peacefully Octoin Bethesda, MD just as a rainbow brightened the evening sky. Memorial trees planted for: Alexandros D.
