A Helpful Tool in Diagnosing Stroke Mimics: Arterial Spin Labeled Perfusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Prompt and effective management of acute ischemic stroke in the emergency setting requires a high level of suspicion and accurate diagnosis. Conversely, identifying stroke mimics can be challenging, given the similarity of their clinical symptomatology, the necessary rapid assessment and triage, and the overall frenetic pace inherent in the goal of rapid thrombolysis ( “time is brain”).
Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Selected Topics: Emergency Radiology Source Type: research