[Intravenous thrombolysis directed by whole-brain computed tomographic perfusion:a case-control study].

Qiang Huang1, Jian Wu2, Qing-feng Ma

  • 1Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China.

Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi
|January 16, 2014
PubMed
Summary

Whole-brain computed tomographic perfusion (CTP) effectively and safely identifies candidates for intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) in extended time windows. CTP is also more sensitive than time-to-treatment (TTW) for detecting malignant infarction.