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Stroke location
Significance of circulation in area of stroke
| Brain Area | Functional implications |
|---|---|
| Internal carotid artery | contralateral hemiplegia (including face) aphasia |
| Middle cerebral artery | Contralateral paralysis arm>leg |
| Anterior cerebral artery | Contral lateral hemiplegia leg>arm; sensory deficits in leg |
| Posterior inferior cerebellar artery | Cerebellar triad-ataxia, dyskinesia, intention tremor |