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CT perfusion cerebral blood flow imaging in neurological critical care.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16159087     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Computed tomography (CT) perfusion imaging is a technique for the measurement of cerebral blood flow, cerebral blood volume, and time-to-peak or mean transit time. The technique involves the administration of a single-bolus dose of iodinated contrast material, followed by spiral CT imaging during the passage of the contrast bolus through the cerebral vasculature. CT perfusion is a fast and inexpensive brain imaging modality for use in the management of patients with various neurological disorders, ranging from acute stroke to subarachnoid hemorrhage. This article reviews the technique of CT perfusion and presents several illustrative cases in which this imaging modality was used effectively in the critical care of patients with neurological disorders.
Authors:
Mark R Harrigan; Jody Leonardo; Kevin J Gibbons; Lee R Guterman; L Nelson Hopkins
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Neurocritical care     Volume:  2     ISSN:  1541-6933     ISO Abbreviation:  Neurocrit Care     Publication Date:  2005  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-09-14     Completed Date:  2005-11-10     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101156086     Medline TA:  Neurocrit Care     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  352-66     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Neurosurgery , School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14209, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Brain Ischemia / physiopathology*,  radiography*
Cerebrovascular Circulation / physiology*
Contrast Media / administration & dosage
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / physiopathology*,  radiography*
Tomography, Spiral Computed / methods*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Contrast Media

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