title: Neurologic applications of whole-brain volumetric multidetector computed tomography.
abstract: The introduction of computed tomography (CT) scanning in the 1970s revolutionized the way clinicians could diagnose and treat stroke. Subsequent advances in CT technology significantly reduced radiation dose, reduced metallic artifact, and achieved speeds that enable dynamic functional studies. The recent addition of whole-brain volumetric CT perfusion technology has given clinicians a powerful tool to assess parenchymal perfusion parameters as well as visualize dynamic changes in blood vessel flow throughout the brain during a single cardiac cycle. This article reviews clinical applications of volumetric multimodal CT that helped to guide and manage care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Gates Vascular Institute, Kaleida Health, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, 100 High Street, Suite B4, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA. Electronic address: ksnyder@ubns.com.
authors.forename: Kenneth V
authors.initials: KV
authors.lastname: Snyder
authors.forename: Maxim
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mokin
authors.forename: Vernice E
authors.initials: VE
authors.lastname: Bates
mesh_terms: D001921:Brain / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002533:Cerebral Angiography / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D061330:Multidetector Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods*
keywords: 320-detector row CT scanner; 4D-CTA; CT perfusion; Carotid occlusion; Cerebrovascular reserve