Study protocol of Branch Atheromatous Disease-related stroke (BAD-study): a multicenter prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As a meaningful subtype of ischemic stroke in Asians, Branch atheromatous disease (BAD)-related stroke is associated with high early neurological deterioration (END) and disability, but is understudied and without recommended therapy. The mechanism of END still remains unclear. Branch atheromatous disease-related stroke study (BAD-study) therefore aims to investigate demographic, clinical and radiological features, and prognosis of BAD-related stroke in Chinese patients.

Methods/design

BAD-study is a nationwide, multicenter, consecutive, prospective, observational cohort study enrolling patients aged 18-80 years with BAD-related stroke within 72 h after symptom onset. Initial clinical data, laboratory tests, and imaging data are collected via structured case repor

SUBMITTER: Li S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9733351 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature