Role of CT Perfusion Imaging in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Vasospasm

Overview

Journal Imaging Med

Specialty Radiology

Date 2012 Jul 10

PMID 22773929

Citations 13

Authors

Edward D Greenberg

Y Pierre Gobin

Howard Riina

Carl E Johnson

Apostolos J Tsiouris

Joseph Comunale

Pina C Sanelli

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Abstract

The current role of CT perfusion (CTP) imaging in the diagnosis and treatment of vasospasm in the setting of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage is discussed in this article, with specific attention directed towards defining the terminology of vasospasm and delayed cerebral ischemia. A commonly used CTP technique in clinical practice is described. A review of the literature regarding the usefulness of CTP for the diagnosis of vasospasm and its role in guiding treatment are discussed. Recent research advances in the utilization of CTP and associated ongoing challenges are also presented.

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