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

Abstract

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

Keywords

• stroke
• brain ischemia
• arterial occlusive diseases
• review