Advanced CT for diagnosis of seizure-related stroke mimics.

Friederike AusteinMonika HuhndorfJohannes MeyneHelmut LaufsOlav JansenThomas Lindner

Published in: European radiology (2017)

• Advanced CT helps to differentiate between ischaemic strokes and stroke mimics. • Seizure-related perfusion patterns are distinct from ischaemia hypoperfusion. • Advanced CT could improve rapid adequate treatment for AIS and seizure events.

Keyphrases

contrast enhanced
image quality
dual energy
computed tomography
atrial fibrillation
magnetic resonance imaging
positron emission tomography
temporal lobe epilepsy
magnetic resonance
smoking cessation