The Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Pre-Existing Leukoaraiosis Compared to Those Without Leukoaraiosis in Acute Ischemic Stroke

Farag, Sherine; Kenawy, Fatma Fathalla; Shokri, Hossam M; Zakaria, Magd; Aref, Hany; Fahmi, Nagia; Khayat, Naglaa; Shalash, Ali; Nahas, Nevine El;

Abstract


Leukoaraiosis (LA) is a finding in the elderly, that might be asymptomatic or can impact their motor and cognitive functions. We studied the presence of LA in the MRI of patients with AIS and its impact on functional outcome at 3 months.


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Title The Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Pre-Existing Leukoaraiosis Compared to Those Without Leukoaraiosis in Acute Ischemic Stroke
Authors Farag, Sherine; Kenawy, Fatma Fathalla; Shokri, Hossam M; Zakaria, Magd; Aref, Hany ; Fahmi, Nagia; Khayat, Naglaa; Shalash, Ali ; Nahas, Nevine El
Keywords Cerebral small vessel disease;Leukoaraiosis;Egypt;Stroke;Microbleeds
Issue Date 30-Jun-2021
Journal Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association 
Volume 30
Issue 9
ISSN 10523057
DOI 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2021.105956
PubMed ID 34217070
Scopus ID 2-s2.0-85109208579

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