Major branches of the ICA

### ACA, MCA so when MCA stroke, look at ACA - it might actually be an ICA stroke

## Step1: Identify the Branches of the ICA### The Internal Carotid Artery (ICA) has two major branches: the Anterior Cerebral Artery (ACA) and the Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA).## Step2: Understand the Implication of MCA Stroke### When there is a stroke involving the MCA, it is crucial to assess the ACA because the ICA supplies both these arteries.## Step3: Determine the Potential ICA Stroke### Since the ICA supplies both the ACA and MCA, a stroke in the MCA could indicate a broader issue affecting the ICA, necessitating careful evaluation.