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Comprehensive CT Evaluation in Acute Ischemic Stroke : Impact on Diagnosis and Treatment Decisions
Joint Authors
Björkman-Burtscher, Isabella
Siemund, Roger
Andsberg, Gunnar
Löve, Askell
Cronqvist, Mats
Holtås, Stig
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-03-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
With modern CT imaging a comprehensive overview of cerebral macro- and microcirculation can be obtained within minutes in acute ischemic stroke.
This opens for patient stratification and individualized treatment.
Methods.
Four patients with acute ischemic stroke of different aetiologies and/or treatments were chosen for illustration of the comprehensive CT protocol and its value in subsequent treatment decisions.
The patients were clinically evaluated according to the NIHSS-scale, examined with the comprehensive CT protocol including both CT angiography and CT perfusion, and followed up by MRI.
Results.
The comprehensive CT examination protocol increased the examination time but did not delay treatment initiation.
In some cases CT angiography revealed the cause of stroke while CT perfusion located and graded the perfusion defect with reasonable accuracy, confirmed by follow-up MR-diffusion.
In the presented cases findings of the comprehensive CT examination influenced the treatment strategy.
Conclusions.
The comprehensive CT examination is a fast and safe method allowing accurate diagnosis and making way for individualized treatment in acute ischemic stroke.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Löve, Askell& Siemund, Roger& Andsberg, Gunnar& Cronqvist, Mats& Holtås, Stig& Björkman-Burtscher, Isabella. 2011. Comprehensive CT Evaluation in Acute Ischemic Stroke : Impact on Diagnosis and Treatment Decisions. Stroke Research and Treatment،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Löve, Askell…[et al.]. Comprehensive CT Evaluation in Acute Ischemic Stroke : Impact on Diagnosis and Treatment Decisions. Stroke Research and Treatment No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Löve, Askell& Siemund, Roger& Andsberg, Gunnar& Cronqvist, Mats& Holtås, Stig& Björkman-Burtscher, Isabella. Comprehensive CT Evaluation in Acute Ischemic Stroke : Impact on Diagnosis and Treatment Decisions. Stroke Research and Treatment. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-493771