Quantitative Evaluation of Noncontrast Computed Tomography of the Head for Assessment of Anemia

Conclusions: Our study substantiates direct positive correlation between CT attenuation of dural venous sinuses and hemoglobin/hematocrit, with strongest correlation at the confluence of sinuses with good sensitivity, specificity, and negative predictive value.
Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography - Category: Radiology Tags: Neuroradiology Source Type: research