High-resolution MR vessel wall imaging combined with Mediterranean diet adherence screener for evaluation of prognosis of ischemic stroke

To evaluate the prognosis of ischemic stroke (IS) by plaque characteristics based on high-resolution MR vessel wall imaging combined with Mediterranean diet adherence screener (MEDAS). IS patients were divided into two groups according to their prognosis. Clinical data and plaque characteristics were obtained and compared between groups. The correlation between these characteristics and prognosis was investigated by multivariate analysis. The ROC curves were further performed to determine their predictive performance. NIHSS score, MEDAS score, and plaque enhancement ratio were independent predictors of IS prognosis. Noteworthy, the combined model of three parameters showed significant superiority in the prognosis evaluation of IS.