Popa G, Nistorescu A, Stănescu A
Institute of Neurology and Psychiatry, Bucharest, Romania.
Rom J Neurol Psychiatry. 1992 Jul-Sep;30(3):181-8.
Clinical study and laboratory investigations were performed in 166 carotid ischaemic stroke (CIS) patients and 64 vertebro-basilar ischaemic stroke (VBIS) patients. The study revealed some features of VBIS: significant male predominance (p < 0.001), better outcome (for modified Rankin Scale (MRS)) (p < 0.01), significant number of different triggering factors (p < 0.001). Nonsignificant differences in mortality were found in both groups (p > 0.05). Myocardial infarction was an important associated cause of death.
