In Vivo Detection of Neurofibrillary Tangles by 18F-MK-6240 PET/MR in Patients With Ischemic Stroke.

Laura MichielsLiselot ThijsNathalie Mertens Stefan SunaertMathieu VandenbulckeGuy Bormans Geert VerheydenMichel KooleKoen Van LaereRobin Lemmens

Published in: Neurology (2022)

These findings suggest that neurofibrillary tangles may form after ischemic stroke and spread in the peri-ischemic brain parenchyma. Further follow up is required to gain more insight in the spatial and temporal dynamics of this tauopathy after ischemic stroke.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
computed tomography
white matter
pet ct
positron emission tomography
resting state
multiple sclerosis
loop mediated isothermal amplification
oxidative stress