Title
The Role of Diffusion and Perfusion MRI for the Diagnosis of Acute Ischemic Stroke
Authoring Organization
Publication Month/Year
July 12, 2010
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
To assess the evidence for the use of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and perfusion-weighted imaging (PWI) in the diagnosis of patients with acute ischemic stroke.
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Adult, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Emergency care, Outpatient, Radiology services
Intended Users
Radiology technologist, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Diagnosis, Management
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D020521 - Stroke
Keywords
stroke, Acute Ischemic Stroke, diffusion MRI, perfusion MRI
Source Citation
Evidence-based guideline: The role of diffusion and perfusion MRI for the diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke. Report of the Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. P.D. Schellinger, R.N. Bryan, L.R. Caplan, J.A. Detre, R.R. Edelman, C. Jaigobin, C.S. Kidwell, J.P. Mohr, M. Sloan, A.G. Sorensen, S. Warach. Neurology Jul 2010, 75 (2) 177-185; DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0b013e3181e7c9dd