Extensive ischemic change on stroke presentation is uncommon: A population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) treatment and prognosis depend on the extent of ischemia sustained at time of presentation. The Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) is used for anterior circulation stroke triage and decision making. We sought to determine the distribution of baseline ASPECTS at a population level.

Methods

Clinical imaging was collected from hospitalized AIS patients ascertained in a metropolitan population of 1.3 million as part of the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Stroke Study. Patients presenting to an emergency department (ED) in 2015 within 24 hours of anterior circulation ischemic stroke were included. Events were excluded if last known normal (LKN) was unavailable, occurred in the inpatient setting, if CTH was unavailable, or i

SUBMITTER: Aziz YN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12740206 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature