Cardioembolic stroke is a dangerous subtype of ischemic stroke. Patients with this subtype need special treatments to prevent recurrent events that might be fatal. Thus, identifying underlying stroke ...

As indications for and utilization of mechanical thrombectomy continue to expand, there has been an increasing focus on developing improved tools for functional outcome prediction. We aim to evaluate ...

Imaging in Acute Ischemic Stroke The most commonly employed neuroimaging method for the evaluation of acute stroke is a CT scan without the administration of contrast material (noncontrast CT [NCCT]).

Modern neuroimaging with CT and MRI have made possible the reliable visualization of the relevant anatomy and physiology in acute ischemic stroke, specifically, the occluded artery and the ...

Stroke is the second-leading cause of death world around. The immediate attention is key to patient prognosis. Ischemic stroke diagnosis typically involves neuroimaging studies (MRI and CT scans) and ...