What to Look for on Post-stroke Neuroimaging
Recommended Citation
Katramados AM, Hacein-Bey L, and Varelas PN. What to look for on post-stroke neuroimaging. Neuroimaging Clin N Am 2018; 28(4):649-662.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-2018
Publication Title
Neuroimaging clinics of North America
Abstract
The most feared complication after acute ischemic stroke is symptomatic or asymptomatic hemorrhagic conversion. Neuroimaging and clinical criteria are used to predict development of hemorrhage. Seizures after acute ischemic stroke or stroke-like symptoms from seizures are not common but may lead to confusion in the peristroke period, especially if seizures are repetitive or evolve into status epilepticus, which could affect neuroimaging findings. Malignant infarction develops when cytotoxic edema is large enough to lead to herniation and death. Post-stroke neuroimaging prognosticators have been described and should be assessed early so that appropriate treatment is offered before herniation leads to additional tissue injury.
Medical Subject Headings
Brain; Brain Ischemia; Cerebral Hemorrhage; Diagnostic Imaging; Edema; Humans; Neuroimaging; Risk Factors; Stroke
PubMed ID
30322600
Volume
28
Issue
4
First Page
649
Last Page
662
