Low signal, high noise and large uncertainty make CT perfusion unsuitable for acute ischemic stroke patient selection for endovascular therapy.
Department of Neuroradiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. rggonzalez@partners.org
R Gilberto
RG
González
D002545:Brain Ischemia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D002533:Cerebral Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D055420:Perfusion Imaging / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D020521:Stroke / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*
D003287:Contrast Media