The Future of Ischemic Stroke Diagnosis and a Review of Underrecognized Ischemic Stroke Etiologies.

ABSTRACT: Accurate ischemic stroke etiologic determination and diagnosis form the foundation of excellent cerebrovascular care as from it stems initiation of the appropriate secondary prevention strategy as well as appropriate patient education regarding specific risk factors for that subtype. Recurrent stroke rates are highest among those patients who receive an incorrect initial stroke diagnosis. Patient distrust and patient reported depression are also higher. The cause of the ischemic stroke also informs predicted patient outcomes and the anticipated recovery trajectory. Finally, determining the accurate cause of the ischemic stroke provides the patient the opportunity to enroll in appropriate research studies studying mechanism, or targeting treatment approaches for that particular disease proc

SUBMITTER: Johansen MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10275839 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature