Tag: ischemic stroke

March 31, 2026 / Mohammed looti

WATERSHED INFARCTION

Conceptual Overview of Watershed Infarction Watershed infarction, frequently referred to in clinical literature as a borderzone infarction, represents a distinct and complex category of ischemic stroke. Unlike territorial strokes that result from the occlusion of a primary arterial trunk, a watershed infarction occurs at the most distal reaches of the cerebral arterial supply, where the […]

January 27, 2026 / Mohammed looti

LACUNAR STROKE

LACUNAR STROKE Introduction to Lacunar Stroke A lacunar stroke represents a specific and common subtype of ischemic stroke, accounting for a significant proportion of cerebral vascular events worldwide. Ischemic stroke, generally defined as tissue death due to inadequate blood supply, remains a leading cause of death and long-term disability globally (Meschia et al., 2019). Unlike […]