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[Cerebral circulatory disorders--elucidation by intravenous digital subtraction angiography and computed tomography]
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|August 1, 1984
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This study compared computed tomography (CT) and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) in 110 patients with cerebral infarct. Combining CT and DSA effectively linked arterial wall lesions to the size and location of brain infarcts.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Radiology
- Vascular Imaging
Background:
- Cerebral infarct diagnosis requires accurate visualization of vascular lesions and brain tissue damage.
- Computed tomography (CT) and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) are key imaging modalities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the combined utility of CT and DSA in patients with suspected cerebral infarct.
- To correlate findings from both imaging techniques with infarct characteristics.
Main Methods:
- 110 patients with signs of cerebral infarct underwent both CT and intravenous DSA.
- Arterial wall lesions and infarcts were identified and quantified.
Main Results:
- DSA revealed 63 arterial wall lesions, while CT identified 27 infarcts.
- DSA was non-diagnostic in 9 examinations.
- The combined approach allowed for the correlation of vascular abnormalities with infarct size and location.
Conclusions:
- The combination of CT and DSA provides a comprehensive assessment of cerebral infarct.
- This integrated imaging strategy enhances the understanding of the relationship between vascular pathology and ischemic brain injury.
Abstract:
In 110 patients with signs of cerebral infarct computed tomography (CT) and intravenous digital subtraction angiography (DSA) were performed. With DSA 63 arterial wall lesions could be seen, in CT 27 infarcts were found. In 9 examinations DSA was not diagnostic. Combination of both methods makes it possible to relate vascular lesions with size and localisation of cerebral infarcts.