Type:
Educational Exhibit
Keywords:
Thrombolysis, MR, CT, Catheter arteriography, Neuroradiology brain, Ischaemia / Infarction
Authors:
S. Andrade1, D. Sossa1, S. Bermúdez2, N. Useche1, A. J. Morillo1; 1Bogotá/CO, 2Bogotá, D.C/CO
DOI:
10.1594/ecr2018/C-3160
Conclusion
Imaging plays a fundamental and determinant role in the care of patient with acute ischemic stroke,
for the diagnosis,
treatment and follow up.
CT and MR are useful,
which one to be used should be determined according to local factors.
Each modality of image has advantages and disadvantages that should be taken into account,
to choose the image modality for each patient,
according to the time of symptoms onset.
Posterior circulation stroke are evaluated differently.
The knowledge of the evaluation scales,
imaging findings and times of patient flow are key to give a timely and adequate attention for the patient with acute ischemic stroke.
Adherence to the algorithms of the stroke code,
knowing indictations and contraindications of thrombolytic management allows for an adequate patient care,
improving the functional independence at 90 days and reducing the risk of complications in patients with acute ischemic stroke.