Computed tomography perfusion as a method for selection of potential candidates for intravenous thrombolysis in acute ischemic stroke – presentation of clinical cases
Keywords:
CT-perfusion, intravenous thrombolysis, ischemic stroke, neuroimagingAbstract
Computed tomography perfusion (CTP) is an accesible and informative neuroimaging technique, which allows to expand the range of patients with acute ischemic stroke, who are eligible for intravenous thrombolysis (IVT). Rapid and precise identifiaction of the penumbra is of key significance for further therapeutic approach.
We present three clinical cases, illustrating various aspects of everyday clinical practice, in which performing intravenous thrombolysis without perfusion imaging of brain parenchyma would not be possible.
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