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Region Assessed | Point Deduction for Ischemia |
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Lentiform Nucleus Level | |
M1 (lateral MCA territory) | -1 |
M2 (anterior MCA territory) | -1 |
M3 (posterior MCA territory) | -1 |
Lentiform nucleus | -1 |
Caudate nucleus | -1 |
Internal capsule | -1 |
Insular cortex | -1 |
Centrum Semiovale Level | |
M4 (lateral MCA territory) | -1 |
M5 (anterior MCA territory) | -1 |
M6 (posterior MCA territory) | -1 |
Final Score | A score of 0 indicates extensive MCA infarction. The lower the score, the more significant the ischemic damage. |