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Carotid Doppler Ultrasonography In Young Stroke Patients, A A. Razzaq, B A. Khan, C K. Jadoon, S M. Baig
Carotid Doppler Ultrasonography In Young Stroke Patients, A A. Razzaq, B A. Khan, C K. Jadoon, S M. Baig
Section of Neurology
Background: The present study focuses on the role of carotid doppler ultrasonography (CDUS) in the diagnosis and management of carotid stenosis in young stroke patients.
Methods: The findings of carotid doppler in 45 ischemic stroke patients between 15-45 years of age were reviewed retrospectively. The variables of interest for this study included risk factors for atherosclerotic disease, primary abnormality detected on carotid doppler ultrasonography (ulceration vs. stenosis), degree of stenosis and the type of plaque (soft vs. calcified).
Results: The prevalence of hypertension and diabetes was 50% and 35% respectively. The rate of carotid stenosis in the …
Ct And Mr Imaging In Young Stroke Patients, A A. Razzaq, B A. Khan, S Baig
Ct And Mr Imaging In Young Stroke Patients, A A. Razzaq, B A. Khan, S Baig
Section of Neurology
Background: This study investigates the role of CT and MR imaging in the diagnosis and management of young stroke patients.
Methods: CT scan findings of 108 patients and MR findings of 30 patients between 15-45 years of age were reviewed retrospectively. The variables included the territory of infarct on CT and MR imaging, the cortical distribution and size of infarct.
Results: About 80% of the patients had infarcts of the carotid territory and 20% the vertebro-basilar distribution. More than half of the infarcts were cortical (56%). The yield of MR imaging was much higher for deeper structures such …