Insular infarction synergistically amplifies malignant cerebral edema risk in anterior circulation large vessel occlusion
Insular infarction is a potent risk multiplier, synergistically amplifying MCE risk when combined with extensive early ischemia (ASPECTS < 6) or severe deficits (NIHSS score > 14), particularly during the hyperacute phase.
Authors
- YuXi Hou
- BaiYan Luo
- Bing Tian
- Xia Tian
- XiaoQing Cheng
- LiJun Huang
- Bo Gao
- LuGuang Chen
- XinDao Yin
- WenJing Cui
- Shen Xi
- HuiMin Pang
- Qian Chen
- Meng Zhang
- JinJing Tang
Institutions
- Guiyang Medical University (CN)
- Guangdong Medical College (CN)
- Second Military Medical University (CN)
- Nanjing General Hospital of Nanjing Military Command (CN)
- Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University (CN)
- Changhai Hospital (CN)
- Nanjing Medical University (CN)
- Nanjing University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases
- Published
- 2026-02-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2026.108601
- Primary Topic
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Shanghai Municipal Health Commission
- National Natural Science Foundation of China