Relative CBV ratio on perfusion-weighted MRI indicates the probability of early recanalization after IV t-PA administration for acute ischemic stroke

Conclusions
The results of this study suggest that the rCBV ratio on PWI might serve as a useful indicator of ER after IV t-PA administration.

Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - February 14, 2016 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Sohn, S.-W., Park, H.-S., Cha, J.-K., Kim, D.-H., Kang, M.-J., Choi, J.-H., Nah, H.-W., Huh, J.-T. Tags: Ischemic stroke Source Type: research