Serial NIHSS scores in patients with acute cerebral infarction

ConclusionOur study demonstrates a hyperacute phase with rapid improvement probably due to early recanalization, an acute phase with no significant improvement and slow improvement in the subacute phase. Different pathophysiological mechanisms are likely involved in the different phases.

Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - September 7, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: H. Naess, M. Kurtz, L. Thomassen, U. Waje‐Andreassen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research