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Neurology
Radiology
Medical Imaging

Background:

Whole-brain computed tomography (CT) perfusion imaging is now available.
This technology expands opportunities for analyzing hemodynamic parameters in neurological conditions.
Previous methods had limitations in anatomical coverage.

Purpose of the Study:

To present examples demonstrating the clinical utility of whole-brain CT perfusion imaging.
To highlight the analysis of hemodynamic parameters in neurological conditions.
To showcase the application in acute and chronic ischemic arterial neurovascular conditions.

Main Methods:

Utilizing whole-brain CT perfusion imaging.
Analyzing hemodynamic parameters.
Focusing on acute and chronic arterial conditions in the central nervous system.

Main Results:

Whole-brain CT perfusion enables detection of acute and chronic arterial conditions.
Focused hemodynamic analyses are possible with this technique.
The method overcomes limitations of partial anatomical coverage.

Conclusions:

Whole-brain CT perfusion imaging is clinically useful for neurological conditions.
It allows comprehensive hemodynamic analysis of the entire brain.
This imaging modality enhances the study of cerebrovascular diseases.