title: Transient ischemic attack associated with stenosis of accessory middle cerebral artery.
abstract: Establishing the mechanism of ischemia in patients with cerebrovascular ischemia is important in determining prognosis as well as the therapeutic approach. Recurrent transient ischemic attacks in a patient with accessory middle cerebral artery described by Gao et al. pose important questions. The underlying mechanisms responsible for cerebral ischemia remain unclear. I propose some of the possible methods to elucidate the pathogenic mechanisms for optimization of treatment and secondary prevention.
authors.forename: Vijay K
authors.initials: VK
authors.lastname: Sharma
mesh_terms: D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D020768:Middle Cerebral Artery / Q000473:pathology; D012008:Recurrence
chemical_list: D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents