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PACI meaning in General ? |
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Answer» What is Partial Anterior Circulation Infarct mean? Partial anterior circulation infarct (PACI) is a type of cerebral infarction affecting part of the anterior circulation supplying one side of the brain. Partial anterior circulation stroke syndrome (PACS) refers to the symptoms of a patient who clinically appears to have suffered from a partial anterior circulation infarct, but who has not yet had any diagnostic imaging (e.g. CT Scan) to confirm the diagnosis. It is diagnosed by any one of the following 2 out of 3 features ofHigher dysfunctionDysphasiaVisuospatial disturbancesHomonymous hemianopiaMotor and Sensory Defects (>2/3 of face, arm, leg)Higher dysfunction alonePartial Motor or Sensory DefectIf all of the above symptoms are present, a Total Anterior Circulation Infarct is more likely. For more information, see stroke. reference |
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