Cerebral White Matter Hyperintensities and Microbleeds in Acute Ischemic Stroke: Impact on Recanalization Therapies. A Review of the Literature.

Publication

Cerebral White Matter Hyperintensities and Microbleeds in Acute Ischemic Stroke: Impact on Recanalization Therapies. A Review of the Literature.

Journal Paper/Review - Sep 5, 2018

Fladt Joachim, Kronlage C, De Marchis Gian Marco

Citation

Fladt J, Kronlage C, De Marchis G. Cerebral White Matter Hyperintensities and Microbleeds in Acute Ischemic Stroke: Impact on Recanalization Therapies. A Review of the Literature. Neurosci Lett 2018; 687:55-64.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Neurosci Lett 2018; 687

Publication Date

Sep 5, 2018

Issn Electronic

1872-7972

Pages

55-64

Brief description/objective

Cerebral white matter hyperintensities (WMH) and cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) are frequently seen on brain imaging acquired for acute ischemic stroke. Given the raising use of recanalization therapies - both intravenous and endovascular - the interest on the impact of WMH and CMBs on the risk of intracerebral hemorrhage and on functional outcome is growing. In this review, we will discuss the relevance of WMH and CMBs among patients with an acute ischemic stroke, focusing on the implications for recanalization therapies.