Diffusion and perfusion magnetic resonance imaging for the evaluation of acute stroke: potential use in guiding thrombolytic therapy

Authors
Tong, DC Albers, GW
Citation
Dc. Tong et Gw. Albers, Diffusion and perfusion magnetic resonance imaging for the evaluation of acute stroke: potential use in guiding thrombolytic therapy, CURR OP NEU, 13(1), 2000, pp. 45-50
Citations number
40
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
CURRENT OPINION IN NEUROLOGY
ISSN journal
13507540 → ACNP
Volume
13
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
45 - 50
Database
ISI
SICI code
1350-7540(200002)13:1<45:DAPMRI>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
Recent data indicate that diffusion/perfusion weighted imaging could eventu ally play a significant role in acute stroke management, particularly in de termining the suitability of acute stroke patients for thrombolytic therapy . The evidence supporting these uses is reviewed, and the future role of di ffusion and perfusion weighted imaging in acute stroke management is discus sed. Curr Opin Neurol 13:45-50. (C) 2000 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.