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Permanent Cerebral Vessel Occlusion via Double Ligature and Transection
Published on: July 21, 2013
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Other cerebrovascular occlusive disease
Erica C S Camargo1, Pamela W Schaefer2, Aneesh B Singhal1
1Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
Handbook of Clinical Neurology
|July 20, 2016
Summary
This review highlights optimal imaging techniques for subacute and chronic stroke, including computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging sequences. Understanding imaging patterns aids in diagnosing stroke mechanisms and cerebrovascular occlusive diseases.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Subacute and chronic stroke diagnosis requires precise imaging.
- Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are crucial tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review optimal imaging modalities for subacute and chronic stroke.
- To analyze the utility of CT and specific MRI sequences.
- To correlate imaging findings with stroke mechanisms and cerebrovascular diseases.
Main Methods:
- Review of computed tomography (CT) and multimodal CT imaging.
- Analysis of specific MRI sequences: diffusion-weighted imaging, T2/fluid-attenuated inversion recovery, and susceptibility imaging.
- Examination of topographic patterns and temporal evolution in ischemic stroke.
Main Results:
- CT and multimodal CT offer valuable insights into stroke.
- Specific MRI sequences are essential for different stroke phases and hemorrhage detection.
- Imaging patterns and temporal evolution provide diagnostic clues for stroke mechanisms.
Conclusions:
- Optimal imaging modalities vary based on stroke phase and suspected etiology.
- Advanced imaging techniques aid in diagnosing stroke mechanisms and cerebrovascular occlusive diseases.
- Correlation of imaging findings with clinical presentation is key for effective stroke management.
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