Journal article
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