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External Validation of Six Scores Differentiating Atherosclerotic vs. Embolic Large Vessel Occlusion

2026-02-14 neurology Title + abstract only
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PurposeIntracranial atherosclerotic disease-related large vessel occlusion (ICAD-LVO) presents distinct challenges, particularly regarding the high risk of reocclusion and the need for specific management strategies. While several prediction scores exist to differentiate ICAD-LVO from embolic LVO (EMB-LVO), their external validity remains unproven. We aimed to externally validate six established prediction scores for differentiating the two. MethodsWe analyzed data from a prospectively maintain...

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