Imaging patterns and prognosis of proximal and distal small subcortical infarcts.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Small subcortical infarcts (SSI) are one of the hallmarks of cerebral small vessel disease and have been classified in two different imaging patterns: proximal-SSI (p-SSI) and distal-SSI (d-SSI), according to the shape, size and location to the parent artery. We aimed to investigate imaging and prognosis differences between p-SSI and d-SSI.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed records of consecutive patients with SSI admitted at two Stroke Units. We assessed location, shape and axial diameter of p-SSI and d-SSI with computed tomography (CT) and/or magnetic resonance (MR) imaging blinded to clinical data. Outcomes were: Early Neurological Deterioration (END), length of hospital stay, rehabilitation after discharge and functional status at 3 months assessed with mo

SUBMITTER: Mombelli S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12267300 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature