Outcome in ischaemic stroke: carotid versus vertebro-basilar territory.

Abstract

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.