Prediction of Outcome in Embolic Strokes of Undetermined Source

Predicting outcome after stroke is a major goal and research field. The Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source (ESUS) is a recently introduced clinical construct, and the prediction of outcome in this population has to be further explored. The aim of the study was to evaluate the prognostic validity and accuracy of the Acute Stroke Registry and Analysis of Lausanne (ASTRAL) score in patients with ESUS.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - November 5, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Simona Lattanzi, Alessandra Pulcini, Tommaso Corradetti, Claudia Rinaldi, Maria Luisa Zedde, Giuseppe Ciliberti, Mauro Silvestrini Source Type: research