Major cerebral artery supplying lateral brain; most common site for stroke
Expansion
Middle Cerebral Artery
Purpose
Assess for occlusion (acute stroke), stenosis, dissection, aneurysm
Clinical Context
Middle cerebral artery arises from internal carotid artery. Largest cerebral artery; most common stroke location. Acute middle cerebral artery occlusion eligible for thrombectomy if within time window.
Related Terms
- Anterior cerebral artery
- Posterior cerebral artery
Key Points
- Middle cerebral artery most common stroke location (50 percent of ischaemic strokes); thrombectomy candidate if acute proximal occlusion