The role of MR angiography in the evaluation of acute stroke.
Magnetic resonance angiography is an essential component of the acute stroke MR imaging work-up. Defining the location and extent of vascular compromise greatly aids in the selection of the appropriate therapy. In this article, the most common MR angiography manifestations of acute stroke are illustrated to emphasize the role of MR angiography in the evaluation of patients presenting with symptoms of acute cerebral ischemia.
Amoli
S R
SR
Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, Wisconsin 53792, USA.
Turski
P A
PA
D000208:Acute Disease; D002545:Brain Ischemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D020521:Stroke / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy