Effects of collateral circulation on prognosis of acute ischemic stroke / 中国医师杂志

ABSTRACT

Acute ischemic stroke is one of the main causes of long-term morbidity and mortality in developed and developing countries.Collateral circulation,as a compensatory method after ischemia,is affected by many factors and plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of acute ischemic stroke.The influence of collateral circulation on the clinical prognosis and treatment choice of patients with acute ischemic stroke has become a hot topic.Good collateral state can not only reduce the severity of early stroke,but also improve functional recovery after 3 months after stroke.This article reviews the effects of collateral circulation on the prognosis of acute ischemic stroke.