wall characteristics and clinical indicators correlate with acute ischemic stroke events in patients with middle cerebral atherosclerosis

Motivation: The occurrence of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in patients with middle cerebral artery (MCA) atherosclerosis is related to the status of atherosclerotic plaque itself and level of homocysteine (Hcy) and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c). Goal(s): To analyze wall characteristics and clinical indicators in patients with MCA atherosclerosis with a view to finding predictors of AIS events. Approach: We gathered data from 38 participants, segregated them into the AIS and transient ischemic attack (TIA) groups, and subjected the data from both groups to statistical analysis. Results: Combined stenosis rate and Hcy have higher value for predicting AIS events. Impact: Hcy and stenosis rate were independent risk factors for AIS events in patients with MCA atherosclerosis; combined Hcy and stenosis rate had a higher predictive value of AIS events.