Since there is a very significant risk of morbidity in these situations, stroke and its risk factors need to be aggressively treated at the acute stage to prevent a recurrence. A neurologist, cardiologist, neurosurgeon, interventionist, physiotherapist, and rehabilitation team are mo...
The IMA is an elastic artery which arises from the subclavian artery. In adults the diameter of the IMA varies from 1.9 to 2.6 mm, with a wall thickness of 180 to 430 microns (8). The intima consists of endothelium with some neointima, which is seen in up to 50% of cases and r...