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Radiological imaging in acute ischaemic stroke
Author(s) -
Kurz K. D.,
Ringstad G.,
Odland A.,
Advani R.,
Farbu E.,
Kurz M. W.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
european journal of neurology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.881
H-Index - 124
eISSN - 1468-1331
pISSN - 1351-5101
DOI - 10.1111/ene.12849
Subject(s) - medicine , ischaemic stroke , radiological weapon , acute stroke , stroke (engine) , radiological imaging , neuroimaging , radiology , cardiology , ischemia , psychiatry , tissue plasminogen activator , mechanical engineering , engineering
Patients who suffer acute ischaemic stroke can be treated with thrombolysis if therapy is initiated early. Radiological evaluation of the intracranial tissue before such therapy can be given is mandatory. In this review current radiological diagnostic strategies are discussed for this patient group. Beyond non‐enhanced computed tomography ( CT ), the standard imaging method for many years, more sophisticated CT stroke protocols including CT angiography and CT perfusion have been developed, and additionally an increasing number of patients are examined with magnetic resonance imaging as the first imaging method used. Advantages and challenges of the different methods are discussed.