Risk of Stroke in Imaging-proven Subclavian Steal Syndrome (P1.067)

Conclusion: The risk of stroke, especially of the posterior circulation, is high in patients with imaging-proven SSS. Male gender and presenting with symptoms were predictive risk factors for stroke.Disclosure: Dr. Bai has nothing to disclose. Dr. Wang has nothing to disclose. Dr. Zou has nothing to disclose. Dr. Zhao has nothing to disclose. Dr. Zhou has nothing to disclose. Dr. Xiao has nothing to disclose. Dr. Shu has nothing to disclose. Dr. Chou has nothing to disclose. Dr. Bo has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kasner has nothing to disclose. Dr. Tan has nothing to disclose. Dr. Li has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Bai, H., Wang, Z., Zou, Y., Zhao, X., Zhou, L., Xiao, Y., Shu, Y., Chou, D., Bo, X., Kasner, S., Tan, L., Li, Y. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Epidemiology Source Type: research