Signifi cance and fate of hyperdensity on non-contrast CT immediately following intra-arterial thrombolysis
- Author:
Qiang Zhang
;
Weiwei Zhang
;
Max Wintermark
;
Guangming Zhu
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Neurology Asia
2012;17(3):259-262
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A non-contrast CT (NCCT) scan is usually obtained after intra-arterial (IA) thrombolysis to assess for
possible hemorrhagic complication. Hyperdensity on NCCT following IA thrombolysis can represent
either hemorrhage or extravasated iodinated contrast material, and these can be diffi cult to distinguish.1
This is illustrated by the following case report.
- Full text:P020150710493944552252.pdf
