Introduction
Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability worldwide. In China, ischemic stroke (IS) accounts for 69.6% of incident stroke cases and 77.8% of prevalent cases.1 Among patients with IS, approximately 21.3% to 28.9%…

Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability worldwide. In China, ischemic stroke (IS) accounts for 69.6% of incident stroke cases and 77.8% of prevalent cases.1 Among patients with IS, approximately 21.3% to 28.9%…