Review Article

A visual journey through medium vessel occlusion strokes: From diagnosis to treatment

Acute ischemic stroke caused by medium vessel occlusions (MeVOs) can lead to serious disability, though often overlooked. MeVOs affect mid-sized brain arteries and may be missed on standard imaging. Their diagnosis is challenging, but timely detection is vital for proper treatment, such as thrombolysis or thrombectomy. This editorial provides a visual overview of MeVOs, showing where they occur, how to recognize them on various imaging methods—including angiography—and how they are managed. With clear illustrations and practical tips, it highlights the importance of identifying and treating MeVOs to improve outcomes in stroke care.

Impression: This article clearly highlights key points on how to identify MeVOs, offering practical guidance with visual examples. It is highly informative and useful, especially for clinicians seeking to improve diagnostic accuracy in stroke imaging. The clarity and structure make it an excellent reference for understanding and detecting MeVOs.

From Departments of Diagnostic Imaging and Clinical Neurosciences, Foothills Medical Centre, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada. 

View at: https://doi.org/10.1177/15910199251323117

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