Determining factors of better leptomeningeal collaterals: a study of 857 consecutive acute ischemic stroke patients

ConclusionsYounger age, dyslipidemia and lower creatinine levels were predictors of better collaterals in AIS patients from proximal MCA occlusions. Greater degree of collaterals related to lower stroke severity on admission. On neuroimaging, better collaterals were independently associated with minor early ischemic changes and lower clot burden. These data may add knowledge on pathophysiology of collaterals development and may help to identify patients with better collaterals for late or aggressive recanalization treatments.
Source: Journal of Neurology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research