Total small vessel disease score and risk of recurrent stroke: Validation in 2 large cohorts

Conclusions: The total SVD score has predictive value for recurrent stroke after TIA/ischemic stroke. Prediction of recurrence in patients with nonlacunar events highlights the potential role of SVD in wider stroke etiology.

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Source: Neurology - June 12, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Lau, K. K., Li, L., Schulz, U., Simoni, M., Chan, K. H., Ho, S. L., Cheung, R. T. F., Küker, W., Mak, H. K. F., Rothwell, P. M. Tags: MRI, Prognosis, All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke, Infarction, Intracerebral hemorrhage ARTICLE Source Type: research