Computed tomographic angiography in stroke and high-risk transient ischemic attack: Do not leave the emergency department without it!
Int J Stroke
; 13(7): 673-686, 2018 10.
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ABSTRACT
Stroke is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and effective treatment requires rapid diagnosis and recognition of relevant vascular lesions. In this review we will discuss the usefulness and versatility of computed tomography angiography in the setting of stroke, be it ischemic or hemorrhagic, minor or disabling. Furthermore, we also highlight how we use computed tomography angiography in decision making in transient ischemic attacks, acute disabling ischemic stroke, and hemorrhagic stroke.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Ataque Isquêmico Transitório
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Acidente Vascular Cerebral
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Serviços Médicos de Emergência
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Angiografia por Tomografia Computadorizada
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Stroke
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Canadá