Low signal, high noise and large uncertainty make CT perfusion unsuitable for acute ischemic stroke patient selection for endovascular therapy

J Neurointerv Surg. 2012 Jul;4(4):242-5. doi: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2012-010404.
No abstract available

MeSH terms

  • Brain Ischemia* / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain Ischemia* / therapy
  • Cerebral Angiography / adverse effects
  • Cerebral Angiography / methods*
  • Contrast Media / administration & dosage
  • Contrast Media / adverse effects
  • Endovascular Procedures / adverse effects
  • Endovascular Procedures / methods*
  • Humans
  • Patient Selection*
  • Perfusion Imaging / adverse effects
  • Perfusion Imaging / methods*
  • Stroke* / diagnostic imaging
  • Stroke* / therapy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / adverse effects
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*

Substances

  • Contrast Media