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Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports
Published in: Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports 3/2015

01-03-2015 | Stroke (HP Adams, Section Editor)

Brain Imaging in Acute Ischemic Stroke—MRI or CT?

Authors: Heinrich J. Audebert, Jochen B. Fiebach

Published in: Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports | Issue 3/2015

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Abstract

In acute stroke, imaging provides different technologies to demonstrate stroke subtype, tissue perfusion and vessel patency. In this review, we highlight recent clinical studies that are likely to guide therapeutic decisions. Clot length in computed tomography (CT) and clot burden in MR, imaging of leptomeningeal collaterals and indicators for active bleeding are illustrated. Imaging-based concepts for treatment of stroke at awakening and pre-hospital treatment in specialized ambulances offer new potentials to improve patient outcome.
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Metadata
Title
Brain Imaging in Acute Ischemic Stroke—MRI or CT?
Authors
Heinrich J. Audebert
Jochen B. Fiebach
Publication date
01-03-2015
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports / Issue 3/2015
Print ISSN: 1528-4042
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6293
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11910-015-0526-4

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