2009 Expert Reviews Ltd. Cite this: Neuroimaging of Ischemic Stroke With CT and MRI: Advancing Towards ... a severe reduction of blood flow to the brain, which initiates a cascade of events ...
A CT (computed tomography) scan is an x-ray that doctors use to determine ... The primary goal in treating acute ischemic stroke is to preserve the healthy brain tissue that is at risk of dying due to ...
A new study suggests that having a transient ischemic attack (TIA), also ... A doctor will typically perform brain imaging like a CT scan or MRI to assess the brain tissue while checking for ...
It uses a contrast agent that is injected into a patient’s bloodstream during a CT scan to ... of acute ischemic stroke. It helps doctors differentiate between areas of the brain that are ...