ADC Level is Related to DWI Reversal in Patients Undergoing Mechanical Thrombectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study [INTERVENTIONAL]

CONCLUSIONS:
In acute ischemic stroke, the ADC value is independently associated with DWI reversal. Lesions with a mean ADC of ≥520 x 10–6 mm2/s are salvageable by mechanical thrombectomy, and DWI reversal areas regain neurologic function. The ADC value is easily assessed and is a useful tool to predict viable lesions.

Source: American Journal of Neuroradiology - June 7, 2022 Category: Radiology Authors: Umemura, T., Hatano, T., Ogura, T., Miyata, T., Agawa, Y., Nakajima, H., Tomoyose, R., Sakamoto, H., Tsujimoto, Y., Nakazawa, Y., Wakabayashi, T., Hashimoto, T., Fujiki, R., Shiraishi, W., Nagata, I. Tags: INTERVENTIONAL Source Type: research