Large ct perfusion-defined mismatch predicts early improvement after iv thrombolysis in acute ischaemic stroke

Conclusions Acute CTP mismatch ratio predicted early neurological improvement after IV rtPA treatment, with large mismatch ratios yielding better prediction of favourable early response. The combination of NIHSS and CTP mismatch may improve prediction of poor outcome. Since all patients received rtPA, no conclusion can be made about the interaction between imaging variables and rtPA.
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tags: Stroke, Radiology, Radiology (diagnostics) Association of British Neurologists (ABN) joint meeting with the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), London, 23-24 October 2013 Source Type: research