EARLY DETECTION OF ACUTE ISCHEMIC IMPAIRMENT OF CEREBRAL BLOOD FLOW BY MULTI-SPIRAL CT PERFUSION OF THE BRAIN
Abstract
Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is one of the leading causes of mortality and disability worldwide. Early diagnosis and timely treatment are crucial from both medical and socio-economic perspectives. Modern neuroimaging techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) play a key role in the diagnostic process. However, standard CT scans may fail to detect early ischemic changes, limiting their use in the acute phase. Recently, multislice CT (MSCT) perfusion imaging has gained importance in the urgent diagnosis of ischemic stroke by quantitatively assessing cerebral blood flow, identifying perfusion deficits, and distinguishing the infarct core from the ischemic penumbra. This article analyzes the diagnostic value of MSCT perfusion in early ischemic stroke detection, compares it with traditional methods, and discusses its role in optimizing treatment strategies.
Keywords
Ischemic stroke, multislice computed tomography, perfusion imaging, early diagnosis, neuroimaging, ischemic penumbra, thrombolytic therapy.How to Cite
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