Multimodal CT in stroke imaging: new concepts.
A multimodal CT protocol provides a comprehensive noninvasive survey of acute stroke patients with accurate demonstration of the site of arterial occlusion and its hemodynamic tissue status. It combines widespread availability with the ability to provide functional characterization of cerebral ischemia, and could potentially allow more accurate selection of candidates for acute stroke reperfusion therapy. This article discusses the individual components of multimodal CT and addresses the potential role of a combined multimodal CT stroke protocol in acute stroke therapy.
Ledezma
Carlos J
CJ
Morristown Memorial Hospital, Department of Radiology, 100 Madison Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07962, USA.
Wintermark
Max
M
D002533:Cerebral Angiography / Q000379:methods*; D002560:Cerebrovascular Circulation; D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; D020521:Stroke / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*
D003287:Contrast Media