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Computed Tomography-Based Imaging Algorithms for Patient Selection in Acute Ischemic Stroke. Neuroimaging clinics of North America Pulli, B., Heit, J. J., Wintermark, M. 2021; 31 (2): 235–50

Abstract

Computed tomography remains the most widely used imaging modality for evaluating patients with acute ischemic stroke. Landmark trials have used computed tomography imaging to select patients for intravenous thrombolysis and endovascular treatment. This review summarizes the most important acute ischemic stroke trials, provides an outlook of ongoing studies, and proposes possible image algorithms for patient selection. Although evaluation with anatomic computed tomography imaging techniques is sufficient in early window patients, more advanced imaging techniques should be used beyond 6hours from symptoms onset to quantify the ischemic core and evaluate for the salvageable penumbra.

View details for DOI 10.1016/j.nic.2020.12.002

View details for PubMedID 33902877