Open AccessLesion Patterns and Stroke Mechanisms in Concurrent Atherosclerosis of Intracranial and Extracranial Vessels
Author(s) -
Bik Ling Man,
Yat Pang Fu,
Yin Yan Chan,
Wynnie W.M. Lam,
A C F Hui,
Thomas Leung,
Vincent Mok,
Ka Sing Wong
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
stroke
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.397
H-Index - 319
eISSN - 1524-4628
pISSN - 0039-2499
DOI - 10.1161/strokeaha.109.557041
Subject(s) - medicine , stroke (engine) , lesion , ischemic stroke , cardiology , pathology , radiology , ischemia , mechanical engineering , engineering
Concurrent atherosclerosis of the intracranial and extracranial cerebrovascular system is common in Asians. The typical lesion patterns and the mechanisms of stroke in patients with concurrent stenoses are unclear. This study aimed to determine these stroke features of such patients in Hong Kong.
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