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Imaging in acute stroke

Authors: Majda M. Thurnher, Mauricio Castillo

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 3/2005

Abstract

Stroke is a syndrome characterized by a sudden neurological deficit caused by intracranial hemorrhage or ischemia. Computed tomography (CT) maintains a primary role in the evaluation of patients with acute stroke. The optimal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocol in acute stroke includes diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) to show acute ischemic lesion and MR perfusion study to estimate brain perfusion. Careful selection of patients for a thrombolytic therapy is crucial to improve safety and efficacy.

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Title: Imaging in acute stroke
Authors: Majda M. Thurnher
Mauricio Castillo
Publication date: 01-03-2005
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Radiology / Issue 3/2005
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-004-2630-8

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