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Perfusion CT and acute stroke imaging: Foundations, applications, and literature review

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Abstract

Multimodal CT features prominently in the rapidly evolving field of acute stroke triage, with perfusion CT applications at the forefront of many clinical research efforts. Perfusion CT offers a time sensitive and widely practicable assessment of cerebral hemodynamics and parenchymal viability that is key in acute stroke management. The following article reviews perfusion CT foundations and technical considerations while highlighting recent modality advances and frontline clinical applications. Ischemic penumbra and other prognostic imaging biomarkers are discussed in the context of results of recent clinical trials (MR-RESCUE, IMS III, Tenecteplase, etc.), with an emphasis on evidence based image guided stroke triage.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)21-29
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Neuroradiology
Volume42
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Acute ischemic stroke imaging
  • Cerebrovascular accident
  • Cerebrovascular circulation
  • Perfusion imaging

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Clinical Neurology

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