Imaging-Based Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients: Current Neuroradiological Perspectives.
10.3348/kjr.2015.16.2.372
- Author:
Dong Gyu NA
1
;
Chul Ho SOHN
;
Eung Yeop KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neuroradiology, Head & Neck Radiology, Thyroid Radiology Human Medical Imaging & Intervention Center, Seoul 137-902, Korea.
- Publication Type:Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
- Keywords:
Stroke;
Brain infarction;
Multidetector-row computed tomography;
Magnetic resonance imaging
- MeSH:
Brain/blood supply/radiography;
Brain Infarction/*radiography/*therapy;
Cerebral Angiography/methods;
Diagnostic Imaging;
Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging/*methods;
Fibrinolytic Agents/*therapeutic use;
Humans;
Intracranial Hemorrhages/diagnosis/radiography
- From:Korean Journal of Radiology
2015;16(2):372-390
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Advances in imaging-based management of acute ischemic stroke now provide crucial information such as infarct core, ischemic penumbra/degree of collaterals, vessel occlusion, and thrombus that helps in the selection of the best candidates for reperfusion therapy. It also predicts thrombolytic efficacy and benefit or potential hazards from therapy. Thus, radiologists should be familiar with various imaging studies for patients with acute ischemic stroke and the applicability to clinical trials. This helps radiologists to obtain optimal rapid imaging as well as its accurate interpretation. This review is focused on imaging studies for acute ischemic stroke, including their roles in recent clinical trials and some guidelines to optimal interpretation.
