Intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS) carries substantial stroke risk despite optimal medical treatment. Current risk stratification relies primarily on stenosis severity, but novel hemodynamic markers may improve prediction. In this multiple prospective registry study we aim to investigate whether regional hemodynamics, measured by a novel Magnetic resonance imaging-derived Pressure Ratio (MPR) technique, are associated with stroke risk in ICAS.
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ischemic stroke in the qualifying artery territory or related death within 1 year after enrollment.
Timeframe: 12 months