Comparison of multimodal CT scan protocols used for decision-making on mechanical thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke.

Rujimas KhumtongTimo KringsVitor M PereiraAleksandra PikulaJoanna D Schaafsma

Published in: Neuroradiology (2020)

Adding CTP and/or a delayed-phase CTA to NCCT with arterial-phase CTA improves the decision-maker's confidence level and creates a trend towards a lower threshold for mechanical thrombectomy.

Keyphrases

decision making
computed tomography
dual energy
image quality
contrast enhanced
magnetic resonance imaging
pain management
chronic pain