ABSTRACT
Ischemic stroke has a higher disability and mortality rate. Good collateral circulation is beneficial to improve the success rate of ischemic stroke reperfusion, and is associated with good outcome. Collateral blood flow can prolong the survival time of brain tissue after occlusion of the intracranial artery, so improving collateral blood flow may become a potential therapeutic target for ischemic stroke.
ABSTRACT
Cerebral microinfarct is a pathological manifestation of cerebral small vessel disease, which is common in the elderly, and is closely related to cognitive impairment and dementia. Therefore, it has received increasing attention in recent years. This article reviews the risk factors, neuroimaging, and clinical significance of cerebral microinfarct.