TABLE 3:

Clinical parameters and angiographic findings in reported cases of anterior cerebral artery dissection

TotalBleeding GroupIschemic Group
No. of cases1578
Age (yr) (mean ± SD)49.2 ± 10.452.6 ± 13.946.3 ± 5.3
Sex ratio (male:female)12:35:27:1
Site of lesion (n)
 A1321
 A2927
 A3, 4330
Angiographic findings (n)
 Stenosis without dilation000
 Stenosis with dilation826
 Double lumen or intimal flap514*
 Dilation only440
 Occlusion202
Outcome (n)
 Good recovery1257
 Moderate disability101
 Severe disability110
 Vegetative state000
 Death110
  • * Double lumen or intimal flap was seen in four cases accompanied by the other angiographic findings.