Abstract
Stroke is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Available effective therapies rely on imaging for decision making. Recent advances in the field now enable physicians to select appropriate patients for acute ischemic stroke treatment. Computed tomography continues to be the standard imaging modality in acute ischemic stroke assessment in most centers worldwide. Six recently published randomized trials, showing strong benefit from endovascular treatment in acute ischemic stroke, have mostly used computed tomography for patient selection. In this chapter, we will discuss non-contrast computed tomography, computed tomography angiography, and computed tomography perfusion imaging in patients with acute ischemic stroke. The different diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic implications, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of these modalities, will also be discussed.
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Al Sultan, A.S., Eesa, M., Menon, B.K. (2017). Principles and Practical Application of Brain CT in Acute Ischemic Stroke. In: Lee, SH. (eds) Stroke Revisited: Diagnosis and Treatment of Ischemic Stroke. Stroke Revisited. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-1424-6_9
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