Shows lower tortuosity of MCA is linked to higher ipsilateral ischemic event risk in stroke patients, suggesting a need for monitoring.
In patients with M₁-ICAD-related stroke, lower tortuosity index of culprit MCA is associated with a higher risk of recurrent ipsilateral ischemic events.
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