CT angiography source image evaluation for stroke

Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 2005 Dec;26(6):387-93. doi: 10.1053/j.sult.2005.07.010.

Abstract

Computed tomography angiogram of the head and neck has lately become a pivotal imaging modality in the patient with acute stroke symptoms due to its high resolution, accuracy, speed, and sensitivity in the assessment of brain parenchyma and vascular patency.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cerebral Angiography / methods*
  • Collateral Circulation
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Stroke / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*