Standardising the diagnosis and imaging of intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis in Asia: a call for regional consensus
Year: 2025
Type: editorial
Abstract: Intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS) is a leading cause of ischaemic stroke globally, disproportionately affecting Asian populations. 1 Relative to other stroke aetiologies, ICAS is associated with more severe neurological deficits at presentation,2 substantial mortality3 4 and the highest risk of stroke recurrence despite optimal medical therapy.3 4 It has likewise been associated with dementia and cognitive decline, independent of overt cerebrovascular events.5 To date, ICAS remains a major contributor to stroke-related morbidity and continues to impose a significant burden on patients, caregivers and health systems.6
Source: Stroke and Vascular Neurology
Authors: Jose C Navarro, Bonifacio C Pedregosa, Maria Socorro F Sarfati, Maria Teresa A Cañete, Johnny K Lokin, Marc C Molina, Allan A Belen, Robert N Gan
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,839
OpenAlex ID: W4414548988