Neuroimaging Advances and Transformation of Acute Stroke Care
Neuroimaging Advances and Transformation of Acute Stroke Care
Neuroimaging techniques have transformed the delivery of stroke care. Multi-modal computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging rapidly illustrate the vascular and parenchymal correlates in acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. Optimal selection of thrombolytic candidates and the characterization of ischemic sequelae may be achieved with imaging. The nature and topography of intracerebral hemorrhage may also be defined. Increasing use of multimodal imaging in acute stroke has expanded our current understanding of stroke pathophysiology and streamlined the care of stroke patients from the hyperacute to chronic phases. The integration of neuroimaging techniques in research studies has elucidated pitfalls in the translation of novel therapy into clinical practice. This review explores the impact of neuroimaging advances in stroke and emphasizes the critical role of these modalities in the care of patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic events.
Objectives: On completion of this article, the reader will be able to describe the radical impact of multimodal computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in the care of patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic events.
Accreditation: The Indiana University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit: The Indiana University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 Category 1 credit toward the AMA Physicians Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
Disclosure: Statements of disclosure have been obtained regarding the authors' relevant financial relationships. The authors have nothing to disclose.
Neuroimaging techniques have transformed the delivery of stroke care. Multi-modal computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging rapidly illustrate the vascular and parenchymal correlates in acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. Optimal selection of thrombolytic candidates and the characterization of ischemic sequelae may be achieved with imaging. The nature and topography of intracerebral hemorrhage may also be defined. Increasing use of multimodal imaging in acute stroke has expanded our current understanding of stroke pathophysiology and streamlined the care of stroke patients from the hyperacute to chronic phases. The integration of neuroimaging techniques in research studies has elucidated pitfalls in the translation of novel therapy into clinical practice. This review explores the impact of neuroimaging advances in stroke and emphasizes the critical role of these modalities in the care of patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic events.
Objectives: On completion of this article, the reader will be able to describe the radical impact of multimodal computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in the care of patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic events.
Accreditation: The Indiana University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit: The Indiana University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 Category 1 credit toward the AMA Physicians Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
Disclosure: Statements of disclosure have been obtained regarding the authors' relevant financial relationships. The authors have nothing to disclose.
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