Prevalence and Outcomes of Symptomatic Intracranial Large Artery Stenoses and Occlusions in China

2014696 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Yongjun Wang · Chinese University of Hong Kong

Xingquan Zhao · Chinese University of Hong Kong

Liping Liu · Chinese University of Hong Kong

Yannie Soo · Chinese University of Hong Kong

Yuehua Pu · Chinese University of Hong Kong

Yuesong Pan · Chinese University of Hong Kong

Yilong Wang

Abstract

ICAS is the most common vascular lesion in patients with cerebrovascular disease in China. Recurrent stroke rate in our study was lower compared with those of previous clinical trials but remains unacceptably high in a subgroup of patients with severe stenosis.

Topics & Keywords

Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications Acute Ischemic Stroke Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Stroke

Volume 45, Issue 3, pp. 663-669

DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.113.003508

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