Large right middle cerebral artery stroke with hemorrhagic transformation

Int J Emerg Med. 2024 Oct 4;17(1):138. doi: 10.1186/s12245-024-00739-6.

Abstract

The authors present a case of an acute right middle cerebral artery infarct in a 65-year-old male with a history of diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. The timeline of treatment and the evolution of the stroke is described. This case highlights the significant burden of right-sided cerebral artery stroke, even when intervention is swift.

Keywords: Hemorrhagic transformation; Ischemic stroke; Right middle cerebral artery stroke; Stroke thrombolysis.