Post stroke recrudescence (PSR)
Evidence-based neurology checklist on post stroke recrudescence (psr): Clinical features This is recrudescence of old stroke deficits (ROSD) It occurs after a mean of about 4 years after the stroke It lasts on average about 18 hours The NIHSS score worsens by a mean of 2.5 Symptoms are usually…
Clinical features
- This is recrudescence of old stroke deficits (ROSD)
- It occurs after a mean of about 4 years after the stroke
- It lasts on average about 18 hours
- The NIHSS score worsens by a mean of 2.5
- Symptoms are usually sudden and mild
Risk factors and triggers
References
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- Falatko SR, Schmalz PGR, Harrigan M. Recrudescence of symptoms of remote ischemic stroke after a cerebral angiogram. World Neurosurg 2017; 101:814.e15-814.e17.
