Early neurological deterioration (END)

Evidence-based neurology checklist on early neurological deterioration (end): Stroke-related predictors Severe stroke: involving >33% of the MCA territory Large vessel occlusion Hyperdense MCA sign Proximal arterial occlusion Lack of recanalization Previous transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs)…

Stroke-related predictors

  • Severe stroke: involving >33% of the MCA territory
  • Large vessel occlusion
  • Hyperdense MCA sign
  • Proximal arterial occlusion
  • Lack of recanalization
  • Previous transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs)
  • Intracranial haemorrhage (ICH)
  • Transient ischemic attack without identified lesion

Patient-related predictors

Neurological predictors

Medical predictors

Investigational treatment

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References

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