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Lacunar infarction: a 12 month study.

J Reimers1, C de Wytt, B Seneviratne

  • 1Department of Neurology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Qld.

Clinical and Experimental Neurology
|January 1, 1987
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Lacunar infarction, a type of stroke, was identified in 23% of acute stroke patients. Most patients with lacunes had hypertension or left ventricular hypertrophy, and pure motor hemiparesis was the most common presentation.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Lacunar infarction is a distinct stroke category requiring specific diagnostic and treatment approaches.
  • Understanding the prevalence and characteristics of lacunar infarction is crucial for effective stroke management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of lacunar infarction in acute stroke admissions.
  • To investigate the clinical presentation and associated cardiovascular risk factors in patients with lacunar infarction.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 121 acute stroke patients admitted over 12 months.
  • Echocardiography used to assess left ventricular hypertrophy and mass.
  • Clinical data collected to identify patient history and presenting symptoms.

Main Results:

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  • Lacunar infarction was diagnosed in 28 patients (23%) of the study cohort.
  • 93% of patients with lacunar infarction had a history of hypertension or left ventricular hypertrophy.
  • Pure motor hemiparesis was the most frequent clinical manifestation observed.

Conclusions:

  • Lacunar infarction is a significant cause of acute stroke, often associated with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy.
  • The clinical presentation is frequently pure motor hemiparesis, and the overall mortality is low.