Differentiation of seizure from stroke using advanced imaging in the acute period

Imaging modalities such as dynamic computed tomography (CT) studies of the brain have aided in clinical management of stroke patients through identification of tissue at risk and tissue infarcted. Such a capability provides the opportunity to intervene in stroke patients previously deemed unfit for thrombectomy, [1] while allowing software engineers to develop modeling tools stratifying the risk and benefit of intervention [2]. One unexpected consequence of these advances is the ability to recognize the neurophysiologic changes associated with stroke mimics such as seizure.

Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - August 31, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Merritt W. Brown Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research