title: Imaging of stroke and transient ischaemic attack.
abstract: Non-fatal stroke has significant social and financial implications, and the use of appropriate imaging is essential for early diagnosis and treatment to prevent permanent disability. This article discusses the pivotal role radiological imaging plays in the management of stroke and transient ischaemic attack.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Eastbourne District General Hospital.
authors.forename: Robert H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: Christopher J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Burke
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Howlett
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000175:diagnosis*; D020521:Stroke / Q000175:diagnosis*