title: Etiology of stroke subtypes.
abstract: The definitions and terms currently used to categorize and describe various stroke syndromes clearly reflect a change from years past when a stroke diagnosis was based on little more than clinical presentation. With the advent of sophisticated diagnostic technology and the development of precise diagnostic algorithms, diagnoses may be made more confidently for the various stroke subtypes. With more accurate diagnoses and a better understanding of the cause of certain stroke subtypes, perhaps the incidence of this condition will continue to decline and the management of those people who are at risk for stroke or already affected will improve.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: E E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Licata-Gehr
mesh_terms: D001158:Arteries; D001921:Brain / Q000098:blood supply*; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D013577:Syndrome