J Stroke.  2024 May;26(2):339-341. 10.5853/jos.2023.03909.

Discrepancy Between Ischemic Changes Observed on Non-Enhanced Computed Tomography and Perfusion Imaging: Implications for Decision-Making in Treatment

• Broocks G
• Fiehler J
• Meyer L

• KMID: 2556056
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5853/jos.2023.03909

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  Figure 1. Association of baseline core volume and recanalization on functional outcome in patients with ASPECTS of 6–10. Impact of successful recanalization on functional outcome (y-axis) according to the baseline ischemic core volume (x-axis). eTICI, extended Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction; ASPECTS, Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score; mRS, modified Rankin Scale.

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