Retrospective single-centre experience on the effect of the DAWN trial on the utilisation pattern, diagnostic yield and accuracy of CT perfusions performed for suspected acute stroke.

Published in: Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology (2020)

The CTP utilisation, particularly in late presenters, has substantially increased since the DAWN trial. This contributes to increasing burden on healthcare services related to the diagnosis and management of stroke.

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healthcare
phase iii
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phase ii
clinical trial
primary care
computed tomography
mental health
cross sectional
open label
image quality
dual energy
contrast enhanced
risk factors
magnetic resonance
positron emission tomography
affordable care act