Dynamic CT perfusion imaging with acetazolamide challenge for the preprocedural evaluation of a patient with symptomatic middle cerebral artery occlusive disease

AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2002 Feb;23(2):285-7.

Abstract

We describe the use of a CT-based method of cerebral perfusion imaging, dynamic CT perfusion imaging, for the pre- and postprocedural assessment of cerebral blood flow in a patient with symptomatic middle cerebral artery occlusive disease who underwent balloon angioplasty with stent placement in the affected artery. Dynamic CT perfusion imaging represents a widely available and minimally invasive alternative to other available methods of cerebral perfusion imaging.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acetazolamide*
  • Angiography, Digital Subtraction
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / physiopathology
  • Cerebral Angiography
  • Cerebral Arteries*
  • Cerebrovascular Circulation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*

Substances

  • Acetazolamide