The P300 in middle cerebral artery strokes or hemorrhages: Outcome predictions and source localization

Stroke is the leading cause of disability and is the third leading cause of death worldwide (Murray and Lopez, 1997). According to the World Health Organisation, a total of 15 million people suffer a stroke each year. Strokes can principally be classified into two main categories, ischemic and hemorrhagic (Donnan et al., 2008). 85% of all strokes are of ischemic origin (Qureshi et al., 2001) and most commonly occur within the territory of the middle cerebral artery (MCA). The MCA supplies the lateral portion of the cerebral cortex (about 60–70% of the hemisphere).

Source: Clinical Neurophysiology - November 1, 2014 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Mana R. Ehlers, Carmen López Herrero, Andreas Kastrup, Helmut Hildebrandt Source Type: research