Diagnosis of Acute Ischemic Stroke

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Susan Liu Hoki Gillian Lieberman, MD MR Findings in Cerebral Infarction Immediate • Hyperintense on DWI (low apparent diffusion coefficient, ADC) • IV contrast enhancement • perfusion alterations
Susan Liu Hoki Gillian Lieberman, MD Summary: Goals in Imaging Patients Presenting with Clinical Signs of Acute Stroke • Confirm clinical diagnosis CT • Distinguish between hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke, since treatment differs greatly CT • Assess the severity of brain damage and follow progression of damage MR studies, plus CT to monitor new hemorrhage 25
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