Stroke etiology and collaterals: atheroembolic strokes have greater collateral recruitment than cardioembolic strokes

2017105 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Letícia C. Rebello · Grady Memorial Hospital

Mehdi Bouslama · Emory University

Diogo C Haussen · Emory University

Jonathan A Grossberg · Emory University

Seena Dehkharghani · Emory University

Aaron Anderson · Grady Memorial Hospital

Samir Belagaje ·

Abstract

Atheroembolic strokes seem to be associated with better collateral flow compared to cardioembolic strokes. This may in part explain the worse outcomes of AF-related stroke.

Topics & Keywords

Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Neurology

Volume 24, Issue 6, pp. 762-767

DOI: 10.1111/ene.13287

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