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The Secondary Prevention of Small Subcortical Strokes (SPS3) Study

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Small subcortical strokes, also known as lacunar strokes, comprise more than 25% of brain infarcts, and the underlying vasculopathy is the most common cause of vascular cognitive impairment. How to optimally prevent stroke recurrence and cognitive decline in S3 patients is unclear. The aim of the Secondary Prevention of Small Subcortical Strokes study (Trial registration: NCT00059306) is to define strategies for reducing stroke …

Authors

Benavente OR; White CL; Pearce L; Pergola P; Roldan A; Benavente M-F; Coffey C; McClure LA; Szychowski JM; Conwit R

Journal

International Journal of Stroke, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 164–175

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Publication Date

4 2011

DOI

10.1111/j.1747-4949.2010.00573.x

ISSN

1747-4930