CT angiography in the evaluation of acute stroke.

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Authors

David A. Shrier

H. Tanaka · University of Rochester

Yuji Numaguchi · University of Rochester

Shoko Konno · University of Rochester

Uresh Patel · University of Rochester

Dean Shibata · University of Rochester

Abstract

CT angiography is an accurate and safe method for evaluating arterial stenoses or occlusions in the vessels about the circle of Willis. CT angiography should be used in patients with symptoms of acute stroke for whom evaluation of the intracranial vasculature is desirable.

Topics & Keywords

Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 18, Issue 6, pp. 1011-20

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