Differential impact of white matter hyperintensities on long-term outcomes in ischemic stroke patients with large artery atherosclerosis.

Minyoul BaikKyoungsub KimJoonsang YooHyeon Chang KimSeong Ho JeongKi Hoon KimHyung Jong ParkYoung Dae KimJi Hoe HeoHyo Suk Nam

Published in: PloS one (2017)

The degree of WMH might be a surrogate marker for long-term outcome in patients with LAA. Atherosclerotic burdens in both small and large arteries might impact long-term prognosis in ischemic stroke patients.

Keyphrases

white matter
multiple sclerosis
cardiovascular disease
atrial fibrillation
ischemia reperfusion injury
cerebral ischemia
type diabetes
oxidative stress
blood brain barrier