White matter lesions (WML): complications

Evidence-based neurology checklist on white matter lesions (wml): complications: Ischaemic complications Stroke: ischaemic and haemorrhagic Stroke recurrence Infarct growth Other complications

Ischaemic complications

  • Stroke: ischaemic and haemorrhagic
  • Stroke recurrence
  • Infarct growth

Other complications

References

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