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In this chapter, the subtypes of stroke will be introduced to the readers. The classification of stroke into subtypes is not only for listing the causes of stroke through an academic approach but also helps in identifying the physiological behavior of stroke, which will help the physicians apply the optimal therapy to the patient, with a view to improving the prognosis of the patients. The most commonly used classification systems are the Oxfordshire Community Stroke Project (OCSP) classification system and the Trial of ORG 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment (TOAST) classification system. Here, the readers will be introduced to both these classification systems and will be allowed to have a glimpse into their strengths and weaknesses.
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Lee, SH. (2017). Identification of Stroke Mechanism: Stroke Classification. In: Lee, SH. (eds) Stroke Revisited: Diagnosis and Treatment of Ischemic Stroke. Stroke Revisited. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-1424-6_11
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