Open AccessImaging Evaluation of Acute Ischemic Stroke
Author(s) -
Lawrence R. Wechsler
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
stroke
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.397
H-Index - 319
eISSN - 1524-4628
pISSN - 0039-2499
DOI - 10.1161/strokeaha.110.599555
Subject(s) - penumbra , medicine , thrombolysis , acute stroke , perfusion scanning , stroke (engine) , magnetic resonance imaging , radiology , perfusion , clinical trial , tissue plasminogen activator , ischemia , cardiology , myocardial infarction , mechanical engineering , engineering
Imaging is an important aspect of decisions regarding treatment for acute stroke. New imaging techniques using MRI and CT enable estimation of tissue viability. This information may be useful to select patients for acute stroke therapies.
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