Comparison of Clinical, Radiological and Outcome Characteristics of Ischemic Strokes in Different Vascular Territories

Abstract

Background: Ischemic strokes are usually characterized by their etiology and the affected brain territory defined by the vascular supply. Strokes located within posterior circulation are considered by some as a condition with high morbidity and mortality. Recent findings suggest that stroke etiologies of posterior circulation strokes (PCS) and anterior circulation strokes (ACS) are more alike than dissimilar, suggesting that PCS deserve same investigations as ACS. The clinical and radiological characteristics and outcome between patients with PCS and ACS were compared.