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Neuroimages play a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of critically ill neurological patients. Modern neuroimaging techniques allow the fast acquisition of detailed images of the brain, spinal cord and blood vessels. Here, we review the anatomy, diagnostic principles, and clinical application of brain imaging methods currently used in the neurocritical care setting.

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  1. The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA

    Susan Yeager ACNP-BC & Mohit Datta MD

  2. Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA

    Ajay Malhotra MD

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  1. Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

    Jessica L. White

  2. Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

    Kevin N. Sheth

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Yeager, S., Datta, M., Malhotra, A. (2018). Neuroradiology. In: White, J., Sheth, K. (eds) Neurocritical Care for the Advanced Practice Clinician. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-48669-7_3

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