72. Stroke Size

Stroke Size


Why is it important?
- AC time (3 - 7d)
> also look GRE squence

How do we measure it?
General
Minor
- 1.5 cm or smaler

Moderate
- infarct a cortical superficial branch of ACA, MCA, or PCA

Major
- larger infarct in ACA, MCA, PCA distribution or brainstem or cerebellar infarct larger than 1.5 cm

ELAN study