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Neurotherapeutics

Volume 8, Issue 3, July 2011, Pages 340-348
Neurotherapeutics

Review
Vascular Imaging in Stroke: Comparative Analysis

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Abstract

Advances in stroke treatment have mirrored advances in vascular imaging. Understanding and advances in reperfusion therapies were made possible by improvements in computed tomographic angiography, magnetic resonance angiography, neurovascular ultrasound, and renewed interest in catheter angiography. As technology allows better noninvasive vascular diagnosis, digital subtraction angiography (the remaining gold standard for vascular imaging) is increasingly used for rescue procedures and elective interventions. This review will examine specific advantages and disadvantages of different vascular imaging modalities as related to stroke diagnosis.

Keywords

Vascular imaging
Stroke
MRA
CTA
TCD
Carotid duplex
DSA

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