Diffusion-weighted MRI as a screening tool of stroke in the ED.
This report describes a novel imaging technology for the evaluation of stroke patients. Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging can visualize hyperacute ischemic stroke which cannot be seen on computed tomography; moreover, it only takes few minutes to scan. We believe that diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging, rather than routine computed tomography, should be considered when the emergency physician evaluates a patient with acute ischemic stroke.
Chung
Sung Pil
SP
Department of Emergency Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejon, South Korea. cpr@chollian.net
Ha
Young Rock
YR
Kim
Seung Whan
SW
Yoo
In Sool
IS
D000368:Aged; D020145:Basal Ganglia Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis; D002544:Cerebral Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D020521:Stroke / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed