
FIG 2. Schematic illustrates labeling of vessel segments and regions report on in this study. ACA indicates anterior cerebral artery region; BA, basilar artery; ICA, internal carotid artery; M1, M1 segment of the MCA; M2, M2 segment of the MCA; P1, P1 segment of the PCA; P2, P2 segment of the PCA; P3, P3 segment of the PCA. For grading purposes, ACA, M2, and P3 were segment regions, and the P1 and P2 segments were scored together and denoted by P1-P2.