Mechanism of Acute Ischemic Stroke in Patients with Severe Middle Cerebral Artery Atherosclerotic Disease

Conclusions: In patients with severe MCA ICAD, the mechanism of stroke is multifactorial, but hemodynamic insufficiency plays a significant role. This finding is important in selecting a subgroup of patients who may benefit from revascularization.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - January 13, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Jordan S. Dubow, Elliott Salamon, Edward Greenberg, Athos Patsalides Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research