Increased Versus Appropriate Neuroimaging Utilization in Stroke: A Complex Matter

We read with great interest the study by Wang et  al [1], in which they reported updated trends, sociodemographic disparities, and the impact of stroke neuroimaging on mortality across the United States from 2012 to 2019. They found a significantly increased utilization for CT angiography (250%), CTP (428%), and MRI (18%) as a well as a decreasin g rate for MR angiography use (−33%) in stroke patients. The way that the authors present consistent and extensive data on disparities across specific demographic groups (ie, rural patients, ≥80 years, female and black patients) has a significant value in designing effective strategies to reduce inequalities in stroke care.
Source: Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research