Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Acute Stroke

1998454 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

K.J. van Everdingen · Utrecht University

Jeroen van der Grond · Utrecht University

Willem P.Th.M. Mali · Utrecht University

Abstract

DWI is a better imaging method than conventional MRI in detecting early ischemic lesions in stroke patients. Lesion size as measured on DWI scans and, to a lesser extent, ADC values are potential parameters for predicting clinical outcome in acute stroke patients.

Topics & Keywords

Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Stroke

Volume 29, Issue 9, pp. 1783-1790

DOI: 10.1161/01.str.29.9.1783

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