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    20 August 2017, Volume 12 Issue 08
    Respect
    WANG Yong-Jun
    2017, 12(08):  665-666.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.001
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    Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Cerebrolvascular Diseases
    ZHANG Jia-Hui, XU Yun
    2017, 12(08):  667-670.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.002
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    Study on the Application Value of High-resolution Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Arterial Walls in Etiological Diagnosis of Ischemic Stroke
    JIN Jia-Li, ZHU Guo, ZHOU Fei, ZHU Xiao-Lei, XU Yun
    2017, 12(08):  671-676.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.003
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    Objective To study the application value of high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (HR-MRI) of arterial walls for the etiological diagnosis of ischemic stroke. Methods Eight patients of ischemic stroke with unknown causes using digital subtraction angiography (DSA), which were selected from January 2015 to May 2017 retrospectively in the Department of Neurology, Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, were etiological diagnosed by HR-MRI, and the results were analyzed. Results All the 8 patients of ischemic stroke were not etiological diagnosed by computed tomography angiography (CTA) / magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) and DSA. Among the 8 patients, 2 cases were identified as cerebral artery dissection (CAD), 2 cases as Moyamoya disease (MMD), 2 cases as atherosclerotic Moyamoya syndrome (AS-MMS) and 2 cases as primary angiitis of the central nervous system (PACNS). Conclusion HR-MRI of arterial walls was of great application value in the etiological diagnosis (for example, CAD, MMD/AS-MMS and PACNS) of ischemic stroke, and was an important complement for the CTA/MRA and DSA.

    Effects of Abnormal Glucose Regulation on the Capillary Permeability and Hemorrhagic Transformation of Ischemic Stroke
    JIA Qian, ZHAO Xing-Quan, WANG Hui, ZHENG Hua-Guang, WANG Yi-Long,WANG Yong-Jun
    2017, 12(08):  677-681.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.004
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    Objective To observe the feature of capillary permeability in ischemic tissue of patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS), and analyze the effects of abnormal glucose regulation on the capillary permeability and hemorrhagic transformation of ischemic brain tissue. Methods Patients with AIS were enrolled into study consecutively. Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) was performed to diagnose the abnormal glucose regulation in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Computer tomography (CT) perfusion imaging and permeability surface (PS) color map was performed to measure the capillary permeability of ischemic brain tissue. Results A total of 420 cases with AIS were recruited during study period. The capillary permeability of brain tissue with hypoperfusion in patients with diabetes mellitus increased significantly compared with patients with normal glucose regulation (P =0.006). Higher fasting glucose concentration at (14±3) days after onset was identified as an independent risk factor for hemorrhagic transformation after ischemic stroke [odd ratios 1.448, 95% confidence interval (1.017-2.061), P =0.04]. Conclusion The capillary permeability of ischemic brain tissue increased significantly in patients with diabetes mellitus. It was possible that abnormal glucose regulation increased the capillary permeability of ischemic brain tissue, and consequently increased the risk of hemorrhagic transformation.

    Correlation Analysis between Intracranial Atherosclerotic Stenosis and Metabolic Syndrome at Different Blood Glucose Levels in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke
    LI Li-Xin, LIANG Yong-Sheng,XU Hong-Qiang
    2017, 12(08):  682-685.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.005
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    Objective To investigate the relationship between intracranial atherosclerotic Stenosis and metabolic syndrome at different blood glucose levels in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Methods A total of 352 AIS patients who were treated in Dept. of Neurology of our hospital between June 2013 and June 2016 were selected as the study group, and were divided into stenosis group (n =227) and non-stenosis group (n =125), according to the degrees of intracranial vascular stenosis. A total of 310 subjects with non-intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis who visited our hospital for medical examination in the same period were selected as the control group. Patients with metabolic syndrome in the study group were divided into 3 subgroups: normal glucose tolerance group, diabetic group, and hyperglycemia group (including impaired fasting glucose and impaired glucose tolerance). The levels of blood lipid in metabolic syndrome patients were measured, and the correlation between metabolic syndrome at different blood glucose levels and intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis was analyzed. Results Among 352 AIS patients, 195 cases were diagnosed as metabolic syndrome. The incidence of metabolic syndrome in the study group was significantly higher than that in the control group, which had significantly difference (P <0.05). The incidence of metabolic syndrome in the stenosis group was significantly higher than that in the non-stenosis group, which had significant difference (P <0.05). The proportion of metabolic syndrome patients with diabetes in the stenosis group was significantly higher than that in the non-stenosis group and control group, which had significant difference (P <0.05). There was no significant difference in the proportion of metabolic syndrome patients with hyperglycemia and impaired glucose tolerance in the stenosis group and non-stenosis group (P >0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that there was a significant correlation between metabolic syndrome and intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis; and there was significant positive correlation between metabolic syndrome with diabetes, with low high density lipoprotein (HDL), high triglyceride (TG) and intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis risk. Conclusion Among AIS patients, the metabolic syndrome with diabetes, high blood TG, low HDL levels was closely associated with intracranial atherosclerosis stenosis.

    Clinical and Imaging Features of c-TCD Positive Cryptogenic Stroke
    DUAN Jing-Yi, CHEN Bei-Bei
    2017, 12(08):  686-690.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.006
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    Objective To analyze the clinic features and radiologic characteristics of cryptogenic stroke patients with positive contrast-enhanced transcranial Doppler (c-TCD) examination. Methods Subjects diagnosed as cryptogenic stroke by TOAST subtypes were recruited consecutively from patients who were hospitalized in our hospital between January 2013 and December 2016. Subjects were divided into two groups: c-TCD positive group (with right to left shunt) and c-TCD negative group(without right to left shunt). Demographic characteristics, common risk factors of cerebrovascular disease, radiologic features of infarct focus were analyzed and compared. Results A total of 113 subjects were enrolled, including 60 ones in c-TCD positive group and 53 ones in c-TCD negative group. Using transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and computed tomography (CT) pulmonary angiography, 52 in c-TCD positive group were diagnosed with patent foramen ovale (PFO), and 1 was diagnosed with atrial septal defect. Compared to the c-TCD positive group, the negative group was older (P <0.05), and had more risk factors including blood hypertension, high hypercholesteremia, and smoking (P <0.05). The difference of cases with no traditional risk factors between c-TCD positive and negative groups was significant (P <0.01). The two groups showed no significant difference in responsible vessels (P >0.05). Infarct foci in c-TCD positive group were more likely to be in cortical or subcortical area (P =0.004), while in negative group, they were more likely to be in deep grey matter (P =0.015). Conclusion Cryptogenic stroke patients with c-TCD positive tended to be younger, with less traditional risk factors (blood hypertension, high hypercholesteremia and smoking). There were no significant differences in responsible vessels between c-TCD positive and negative groups. Infarct foci in c-TCD positive group were more likely to be in cortical or subcortical area.

    Clinical Correlation Analysis on Homocysteine and Cerebral Hemorrhage
    ZHANG Ying, CHONG Li-Ning, LI Ji-Mei
    2017, 12(08):  691-695.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.007
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    Objective To explore the clinic significance and the correlation between the serum homocystein (Hcy) and blood coagulation index in cerebral hemorrhage. Methods A total of 146 patients with cerebral hemorrhage receiving treatment in the hospital from 2010 to 2014 were selected as the study subjects and contemporaneous 158 healthy individuals of physical examination were taken as the control group. The patients in two groups were divided into the youth group, middle age group, elderly age group and the longevity group by age. The Hcy anomaly detection rate of cerebral hemorrhage group were analyzed, and the linear correlation analysis between homocysteine and age was also made. The values of serum Hcy, D-Dimer, prothrombin time (PT), prothrombin time activity (PTA), international standardization ratio (INR), activated partial prothrombin time (APTT), fibrinogen (Fbg) level of above mentioned subgroups were compared and performed with logistic regression analysis. Results ①104 cases of cerebral hemorrhage group had increased Hcy with the abnormal rate of 71.2% while male patients increased more obviously with the abnormal rate 83.3%. Compared with the control group, there was a significant statistical difference. ②The serum Hcy, Fbg levels in hemorrhage group were higher than those in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant. PTA value level increased in middle age group and elderly age group, which had significant difference with the control group. D-Dimer levels in the longevity group were obviously higher than those in the control group. ③Logistic regression analysis showed that Hcy, D-Dimer, Fbg were independent risk factors for cerebral hemorrhage. Conclusion Hcy is a risk factor for cerebral hemorrhage. Therefore, in the strategy of prevention and treatment for cerebral hemorrhage, more importance should be attached to the intervention of homocysteine levels.

    Clinical Study on Optimization of the Green Channel Process in Acute Ischemic Stroke for the Emergency Mode with Seamless Connection in Hospital
    LI Nan
    2017, 12(08):  696-700.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.008
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    Objective To investigate the clinical research on optimization of the green channel process in acute ischemic stroke for the emergency mode with seamless connection in hospital. Methods A total of 202 patients with acute ischemic stroke receiving green channel treated in emergency in our hospital from January 1, 2015 to November 30, 2015 were selected as the control group. Another 210 patients with acute ischemic stroke receiving green channel treated in emergency in our hospital from January 1, 2016 to November 30, 2016 were selected as the experimental group. The control group received the conventional green channel process of acute ischemic stroke, while the experimental group received the optimized emergency mode with seamless connection in hospital in acute ischemic stroke. The time from admission to intravenous thrombolysis, the time points of each key link, the satisfaction of doctors to nursing staffs, and the satisfaction of patients and families to nursing staffs between the two groups were compared to see whether there were any differences. Results Through optimizing the green channel process of acute ischemic stroke, the time from admission to intravenous thrombolysis for patients with acute ischemic stroke was continuously shortened (P <0.05); the time of each key link was decreased (P <0.05); thrombolysis rate got increased (P =0.020); the incidence of complications was reduced (P =0.006); and mortality reduced (P =0.009), which had significant differences. Conclusion Through optimizing the green channel process in acute ischemic stroke, the time from admission to intravenous thrombolysis was shortened and the satisfaction was improved, further improving the emergency mode with seamless connection in hospital.

    The Value of Multimodal CT in Assessing Blood-brain Barrier and Collateral Circulation in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke
    2017, 12(08):  702-705.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.009
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    The importance of multimodal computed tomography (CT) scans for patients with acute ischemic stroke has been paid more and more attention by clinicians. In the acute phase of cerebral ischemia, CT scan can be used to identify cerebral hemorrhage or other brain disease. CT angiography can be used to evaluate the location of infarction and collateral circulation. CT perfusion imaging can provide clinicians with pathophysiological information in hyperacute cerebral ischemic. Measurement of parenchymal perfusion at the capillary level can be used to characterize tissue viability. Further, CT perfusion is useful for the detection of blood brain barrier disturbances with the permeability surface (PS) area product parameter. In the process of clinical diagnosis and treatment, the information provided by Multimodal CT could be used for comprehensive assessment of hemorrhagic transformation and clinical prognosis for patients with acute ischemic stroke.

    Application of Multimodal CT in Diagnosis and Treatment of Ischemic Stroke
    GAO Yuan-Yuan, XU Yun
    2017, 12(08):  706-709.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.010
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    Ischemic stroke has become a major disease endangering human beings’ health, which is in urgent need for a rapid and effective imaging method to help diagnose, guide the treatment, predict the cause and judge the prognosis. Multimodal computed tomography (CT) examination can obtain brain tissue structure, blood vessels and blood perfusion and other aspects of information at the same time, which provides objective imaging evidence for individualized treatment of ischemic stroke patients and secondary prevention. This article reviews the application of multimodal CT in the diagnosis and treatment of ischemic stroke.

    Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Cerebral Microbleeds under the Guidance of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
    XU Xin, XU Yun
    2017, 12(08):  710-714.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.011
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    As a kind of cerebral small vessel disease, Cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) is closely related to various vascular risk factors, among which, lobar CMBs is associated with cerebral amyloid angiopathy. CMBs not only increases the risk of recurrent symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), but also may lead to cognitive impairment and even dementia. This paper reviewed the features and diagnostic criteria of CMBs in the magnetic sensitive sequence of magnetic resonance imaging. The neuroimaging method could help to improve the diagnostic accuracy of CMBs, which could provide important evidence for the precision diagnosis and treatment of CMBs.

    Application of Multimodal CT in the Evaluation of Collateral Circulation in Acute Ischemic Stroke
    CHEN Xue-Mei
    2017, 12(08):  715-719.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.012
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    Multimodal computed tomography (CT) including non -contrast CT(NCCT), CT perfusion imaging(CTP), and CT angiography(CTA). It can comprehensively assess the collateral circulation after acute ischemic stroke, assess cerebral perfusion status, observe the cerebral collateral circulation establishment or open situation, judge the clinical outcome, and play an important role in the process of diagnosis and treatment of acute ischemic stroke. This article reviewed the application of multimodal CT in ischemic stroke, in order to bring more clinical benefits to patients.

    The Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Intracranial Arterial Lesions with High-resolution Magnetic Resonance Imaging
    XU Man-Man, XU Yun
    2017, 12(08):  720-724.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.013
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    Vessel wall imaging can depict the morphologies of atherosclerotic plaques, arterial walls, and surrounding structures in the intracranial and cervical carotid arteries beyond the simple luminal changes that can be observed with traditional luminal evaluation. There are around 6-7 million cases of stroke every year in china, among which, 46.6% of acute ischemic stroke are caused by cerebrovascular disease. Its pathogen is complicated (intracranial artery atherosclerosis, dissection, Moyamoya disease, etc.); intracranial arterial diameter is small; and the position is relatively deep. It is difficult to find small lesions of vessels and recognize the characteristic because of traditional imaging methods with limited spatial resolution. Correct identification of intracranial arterial disease is essential for early diagnosis, prevention and treatment. However, high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (HR-MRI) has a dual imaging of the wall and lumen, which is an emerging important and popular technique and can be directly used in the evaluation of intracranial vasculopathies. This article aims to clarify the precision diagnosis and treatment of intracranial arterial lesions through HR-MRI.

    Angioma Alliance: Synopsis of Guidelines for the Clinical Management of Cerebral Cavernous Malformations 2017
    YANG Zhong-Hua
    2017, 12(08):  725-726.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.014
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    Stroke Treatment: Zivin and Alteplase
    John H.Zhang
    2017, 12(08):  727-728. 
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    A Case Report on Isolated Cerebellar Infarction Misdiagnosed as Cupulolithiasis
    YAN Xiao-Yan,WANG Kai
    2017, 12(08):  729-731.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.016
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    A Case Report on Anterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Syndrome
    WANG Cheng-Yin, HE Zi-Yi,LIANG Jie
    2017, 12(08):  732-734.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.017
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    Animal Model of Pre-clinical Evaluation in Therapeutic Medicines or Methods for Stroke
    Society of Translational Medicine of China Stroke Association (ZHU Dong-Ya)
    2017, 12(08):  735-741.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.018
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    Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis: Will Be Entering into the Era of Intensive Medical Therapy?
    XU Wei-Hai
    2017, 12(08):  742-742.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.019
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    Multimodal Imaging Findings in Normal-appearing White Matter in Patients with Leucoaraiosis
    LOU Min
    2017, 12(08):  743-743.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.020
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    Advances in Research on Long Noncoding RNA and Stroke
    RUI Yang-Gang, YAN Bing-Chun
    2017, 12(08):  744-747.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.021
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    There are still many deficiencies in the prognosis, diagnosis and treatment of stroke, and its biomarkers need to be further clarified. In recent years, long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) gradually draw greater attention by people, especially in the aspect of tumor which had made great progress. In the stroke study, it was also found that the expression level of lncRNA was very different from that in normal condition. More and more studies have found that stroke induced a large number of lncRNA expression changes in the brain, suggesting that lncRNA may be involved in the complex pathological process of stroke, which may provide a new direction for the prevention and treatment of stroke.

    A Review of the Research on Mechanisms of Mitophagy and Its Prospect in Cerebral Ischemia Stroke
    GUAN Rui-Qiao, ZOU Wei, SUN Xiao-Wei, YU Xue-Ping, ZHANG Peng, YUAN Meng-Fei, DAI Xiao-Hong,TENG Wei, YU Wei-Wei
    2017, 12(08):  748-752.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.022
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    Mitophagy is a cellular process of clearing damaged mitochondrion by autophagy, which is an important mechanism of mitochondrion quality control. Recent years of research have suggested that there was obvious mitophagy process during the cerebral ischemia stroke (CIS). Mitophagy as a mechanism of regulating and controlling the quality and quantity of mitochondrion was significant to the CIS, it might have contribution to delaying molecular death and protecting neurons after stroke. This review is to introduce the effectiveness of mitophagy in the pathologic process of CIS, and its research progress and the forecast of therapeutic effect of mitophagy in the CIS.

    Research Progress in the Impact of White Matter Hyperintensity on the Functional Recovery of Patients of Acute Ischemic Stroke
    LIU Dan, ZHONG Di, LI Guo-Zhong
    2017, 12(08):  753-758.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.023
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    Cerebral white matter lesion is the imaging finding of small vascular disease detected on T2-weighted brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and manifested with white matter high signal, which is the key factor for causing the risk and the severity of acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Studies have shown that white matter hyperintensity (WMH) burden was not only related to the risk of ischemic stroke and functional outcomes, but also played an important role in cognitive impairment and dementia. This paper is to discuss the research progress in the neuropathology of WMH and the impact of its burden on AIS and functional recovery.

    Pathogenesis, Epidemiology, Imaging Manifestations and Clinical Significance of Cerebral Microbleeds
    YU Yong-Peng, TAN Lan
    2017, 12(08):  759-764.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.024
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    Cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) belong to the category of cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD). The pathogenesis, risk factors and clinical significance of different types of CSVD are different. Many studies have shown that CMBs had become the important risk factors for influencing post-stroke hemorrhagic transformation, prognosis and recurrence, and causing cognitive impairment and loss of age-related ability. CMBs was closely associated with intracerebral hemorrhage, which could be used as some prediction indicators of the auxiliary diagnosis of cerebral vascular disease and bleeding. Further meticulous research on them can help to reveal the mechanism of CSVD, and have important guiding significance for thrombolysis, anticoagulant, antiplatelet and other treatment programs. Therefore, to explore the pathogenesis of CMBs (including genetic genetics, histopathology), early warning and intervention means is the key to solve the above-mentioned medical problems. In this paper, the definition and controversy, pathogenesis, epidemiology, imaging manifestations and clinical significance of CMBs were reviewed and the prospect of the research was also raised so as to provide enlightment for CMBs related studies.

    Application of Precision Medicine Literature Review Presentation in Teaching for Professional
    Postgraduate Students Majoring in Cerebral Vascular Disease
    LI Jie-Jie, WANG Yi-Long, ZHAO Xing-Quan, ZHANG Ning, WANG Chun-Xue, WANG Yong-Jun
    2017, 12(08):  765-767.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.025
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    Objective To investigate the feasibility and effects of application of precision medicine literature review presentation in teaching for professional postgraduate students majoring in cerebral vascular disease. Methods A total of 10 professional postgraduate students majoring in cerebral vascular disease receiving medical training in 2006 in the Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital were recruited to participate in the precision medicine literature review presentation. Teaching effect was evaluated. Results Students acquired knowledge regarding precision medicine well and improved oral English level through literature review presentation. The teaching effects were satisfying. Conclusion Precision medicine literature review presentation is effective in improving the students’ capability of learning, stimulating their learning interest and broadening their knowledge.

    Peer-assisted Learning Model and Its Use in Clinical Internship Teaching for Severe Cerebrovascular Disease
    MI Dong-Hua, FANG Hong-Juan, ZHANG Ning, WANG Chun-Xue, YANG Zhong-Hua, WANG Yi-Long, WANG Yong-Jun, LIU Li-Ping
    2017, 12(08):  768-770.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2017.08.026
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    Objective To investigate the role and significance of peer-assisted learning (PAL) model in clinical internship teaching for severe cerebrovascular disease. Methods A total of 40 undergraduate interns in our department were practicing PAL in groups based on conventional teaching. These undergraduates, when finishing their interns, were examined in theory and practice, and received questionnaire for self-assessment and courses appraisal. Results The scores of theory and practice of those who received PAL were both higher than those who received conventional model which had significant differences (P <0.05). The self-assessment by those who involved in PAL were relatively satisfactory with knowledge in mastering both basic neurology theory and basic clinical practice. Conclusion The application of PAL in the teaching process, can stimulate students interests, improve their self-learning initiativeness, and satisfactorily enable practicing interns at the neurology department to master basic clinical practice skills.