Individualized Interpretation of FLAIR Vessel Hyperintensity in Ischemic Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack: A Systematic Review
This systematic review examines FLAIR vessel hyperintensity (FVH), an imaging finding reflecting critically slowed blood flow in large artery steno-occlusions, and its clinical significance for predicting prognosis, stroke severity, infarction volume, and functional outcomes in acute ischemic stroke and TIA. The authors address conflicting findings in the literature and propose key factors for individualizing clinical interpretation of this neuroimaging marker to guide clinical decision-making.