Arterial Tortuosity and Its Correlation with White Matter Hyperintensities in Acute Ischemic Stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The association between arterial tortuosity and acute ischemic stroke (AIS) has been reported, but showing inconsistent results. We hypothesized that tortuosity of extra- and intracranial large arteries might be higher in AIS patients. Furthermore, we explored the correlation between artery tortuosity and white matter hyperintensity (WMH) severity in AIS patients.

Methods

166 AIS patients identified as large artery atherosclerosis, and 83 control subjects were enrolled. All subjects received three-dimensional computed tomography angiography (CTA). Arterial tortuosity was evaluated using the tortuosity index. WMHs were evaluated using magnetic resonance imaging in all AIS patients.

Results

AIS patients showed significantly increased arterial tortuosity ind

SUBMITTER: Shang K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8970938 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature