title: Diffusion-weighted MRI as a screening tool of stroke in the ED.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejon, South Korea. cpr@chollian.net
authors.forename: Sung Pil
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Chung
authors.forename: Young Rock
authors.initials: YR
authors.lastname: Ha
authors.forename: Seung Whan
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: In Sool
authors.initials: IS
authors.lastname: Yoo
mesh_terms: 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