Patterns of DWI- and T2-ASPECTS.

Abbreviations: C = caudate nucleus, I = insula, IC = internal capsule, L = lentiform nucleus, M1 = anterior MCA cortex, M2 = MCA cortex lateral to insular ribbon, M3 = posterior MCA cortex, M4, M5 and M6 are anterior, lateral and posterior MCA territories, respectively, approximately 2 cm superior to M1, M2 and M3, respectively.* Significant differences between groups for ASPECTS areas.** Percentage of patients with ischemic changes on DWI and T2w in the defined ASPECTS areas.Patterns of DWI- and T2-ASPECTS.