Cerebrovascular Pathology and Clinical Significance of the Middle Cerebral Artery

Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis

• Strokes affecting the MCA territory can cause contralateral hemiparesis and sensory deficits due to involvement of deep structures 1
• Understanding the vascular supply of the middle cerebral artery territory is crucial for interpreting neuroimaging findings in stroke patients, as recommended by the American College of Cardiology 2