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Imaging of Intracranial Aneurysms: A Review of Standard and Advanced Imaging Techniques.

Sricharan S VeeturiSamuel HallSoichiro FujimuraMahmud Mossa-BashaElena SaguesEdgar A SamaniegoVincent M Tutino
Published in: Translational stroke research (2024)
The treatment of intracranial aneurysms is dictated by its risk of rupture in the future. Several clinical and radiological risk factors for aneurysm rupture have been described and incorporated into prediction models. Despite the recent technological advancements in aneurysm imaging, linear length and visible irregularity with a bleb are the only radiological measure used in clinical prediction models. The purpose of this article is to summarize both the standard imaging techniques, including their limitations, and the advanced techniques being used experimentally to image aneurysms. It is expected that as our understanding of advanced techniques improves, and their ability to predict clinical events is demonstrated, they become an increasingly routine part of aneurysm assessment. It is important that neurovascular specialists understand the spectrum of imaging techniques available.
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