Acute Stroke Imaging: Recent Updates. (18th July 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dubey, Prachi; Pandey, Sachin; Moonis, Gul
• Other Names: Srivastava Padma Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Stroke research and treatment. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-07-18
• Subjects: Cerebrovascular disease -- Periodicals; Stroke; Cerebrovascular Disorders; Cerebrovascular disease; Periodicals; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.81
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/767212
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-8105

Abstract

Abstract : Acute ischemic stroke imaging is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Neuroimaging plays a crucial role in early diagnosis and yields essential information regarding tissue integrity, a factor that remains a key therapeutic determinant. Given the widespread public health implications of stroke and central role of neuroimaging in overall management, acute stroke imaging remains a heavily debated, extensively researched, and rapidly evolving subject. There has been recent debate in the scientific community due to divided opinions on the use of CT perfusion and access-related limitations of MRI. In this paper we review and summarize recent updates relevant to acute stroke imaging and propose an imaging paradigm based on the recently available evidence.