Association between circle of Willis and ischemic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Circle of Willis is the main structure that provides constant and regular blood flow to the brain, protects the brain from ischemia. Stroke has remained the second leading cause of death globally in the last fifteen years. It is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. It is also the leading cause of serious adult disability. Interlinked problems related to ischemic stroke are become increasing nowadays. Strong evidence is needed about the pooled measure of association between the circle of Willis (COW) and ischemic stroke. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis were intended to provide compressive and up to date evidence on the association between the variations of COW and ischemic stroke using the available studies.

Methods

PubMed, Goo

SUBMITTER: Oumer M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7818725 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature