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. 2000 Apr 1;320(7239):920–923. doi: 10.1136/bmj.320.7239.920
Anterior circulation strokes Posterior circulation strokes
• Unilateral weakness •  Isolated homonymous hemianopia
• Unilateral sensory loss or inattention •  Diplopia and disconjugate eyes
• Isolated dysarthria •  Nausea and vomiting
• Dysphasia •  Incoordination and unsteadiness
• Vision: •  Unilateral or bilateral weakness and/or sensory loss
Homonymous hemianopia Non-specific signs
Monocular blindness •  Dysphagia
Visual inattention •  Incontinence
•  Loss of consciousness