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  • 1Department of Neurology, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Neurology, Taipei City Hospital, Renai Branch, Taipei, Taiwan.

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For unknown onset stroke (UOS), the 10-point CT-ASPECTS score may help identify patients eligible for reperfusion therapy. This imaging approach showed positive outcomes in four UOS cases, suggesting potential benefits.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Radiology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Current time-based criteria exclude patients with unknown onset stroke (UOS) from reperfusion therapies.
  • Previous research indicates potential benefits of reperfusion in select UOS patients.
  • Optimal imaging criteria for UOS patient selection remain debated.

Observation:

  • This case series evaluated four UOS patients using the 10-point CT-ASPECTS (Cerebral Aura Stroke Score).
  • Decisions for reperfusion therapy were based on patient history, clinical symptoms, and CT-ASPECTS scores.
  • All patients presented with recent stroke symptoms and high CT-ASPECTS scores.

Findings:

  • All four patients received reperfusion therapy guided by CT-ASPECTS.
  • Following therapy, all patients demonstrated a reduction in their NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) scores.
  • The 10-point CT-ASPECTS score supported the presumption of a recent stroke onset in these UOS patients.

Implications:

  • CT-ASPECTS may serve as a valuable tool to support reperfusion decisions in UOS patients.
  • Further research is necessary to confirm the utility of CT-ASPECTS for UOS patient selection.
  • This approach could potentially expand treatment eligibility for stroke patients with uncertain onset times.