[Neurologic emergencies and multislice computed tomography]

Radiologe. 2009 Jun;49(6):501-9. doi: 10.1007/s00117-008-1811-x.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Modern MSCT with its broad availability and rapid examination times is the preferred modality in the initial evaluation of neurologic emergencies and by its continual development has become more important within recent years. With increased spatial resolution and new post-processing techniques, non-invasive MSCT angiography is seen to increasingly replace diagnostic DSA. Multidetector CTA is a suitable method for the evaluation of intracranial aneurysms, carotid artery stenoses, arterial dissections, as well as cerebral venous and basilar artery thromboses. Multimodal CT (non-enhanced CCT, CTA and perfusion CT) is used more frequently in the assessment of acute stroke patients, it increases the detection rate of early ischemia and is likely to improve the treatment of acute stroke.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cerebral Angiography / methods*
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / complications*
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / diagnostic imaging*
  • Emergency Medical Services / methods*
  • Germany
  • Humans
  • Nervous System Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Nervous System Diseases / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*