Hyperdense middle cerebral artery: incidence and quantitative significance.
The hyperdense middle cerebral artery sign (HMCAS) is recognized as a CT finding that indicates thrombus or embolus within the middle cerebral artery. The incidence and significance of this sign are quantitatively evaluated in 50 patients entered into experimental drug studies for treatment of cerebral infarction.
Tomsick
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Department of Radiology, University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
Brott
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Olinger
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Barsan
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Spilker
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Eberle
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Adams
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D000208:Acute Disease; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000150:complications; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D002542:Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011379:Prognosis; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed