3 Questions
Which of the following is a common cause of watershed cerebral infarctions?
Atherosclerotic plaques
What is the typical scenario in which a deep border zone infarct is encountered?
Episodes of systemic hypotension combined with severe inflow stenosis or occlusion
What is the difference in location of infarcts caused by hypoperfusion versus microembolism?
Hypoperfusion affects both the internal and external border zones, while microembolism affects only the external border zone
Test your knowledge on the common causes of watershed cerebral infarctions, typical scenarios for encountering deep border zone infarcts, and the differences in the location of infarcts caused by hypoperfusion versus microembolism.
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