Efficacy of CT-Perfusion Study in Differentiating Seizures from Acute Stroke Prior to Initiating Tissue Plasminogen Activator Therapy (P02.033)

CONCLUSIONS: CT-Perfusion studies exhibit increased cerebral blood flow in seizures in constrast to decreased blood flow in ischemic events. It can help differentiate an acute stroke from an ictal discharge and can assist in preventing improper use of TPA and hemorrhagic complications.Disclosure: Dr. Ahmed has nothing to disclose. Dr. Duggal has nothing to disclose. Dr. Anjum has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kosa has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: P02 Cerebrovascular Disease II Source Type: research