Role of CT perfusion imaging in the diagnosis and treatment of vasospasm. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

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.

publication date

  • June 1, 2011

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC3389822

PubMed ID

  • 22773929

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 3

issue

  • 3