Chinese Journal of Contemporary Neurology and Neurosurgery (May 2020)

Pathophysiological mechanism, clinical classification and treatment strategy of acute progressive large vessel occlusive stroke

  • Yi⁃ming DENG,
  • Jing⁃yu ZHANG,
  • Xuan SUN,
  • Li⁃gang SONG,
  • Lian LIU,
  • Xiao⁃chuan HUO,
  • Da⁃peng MO,
  • Ning MA,
  • Feng GAO,
  • Zhong⁃rong MIAO

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 20, no. 5
pp. 386 – 391

Abstract

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Acute progressive large vessel occlusive stroke (APLVO) is a special kind of acute ischemic stroke with large vessel occlusion (AIS⁃LVO). Adequate medical history inquiry, detailed imaging analysis and appropriate individualized treatment can lead to better therapeutic effect for APLVO patients. This article reviews the pathophysiological mechanism, clinical features, classification and treatment strategy of APLVO, which different from other causes of ischemic stroke. DOI:10.3969/j.issn.1672⁃6731.2020.05.004

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