The importance of multimodal CT examination in stroke mimics diagnosis: design of prospective observational multicentre study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Non-contrast computed tomography (CT) and CT angiography are the gold standard in neuroimaging diagnostics in the case of suspected stroke. CT perfusion (CTP) may play an important role in the diagnosis of stroke mimics (SM), but currently, it is not a standard part of the stroke diagnostic procedure. The project is a multicentre prospective observational clinical research focused on refining the diagnostics of stroke and stroke mimics (SM) in hospital care.

Aim

This study aimed to evaluate the degree of specificity and sensitivity of multimodal CT (NCCT, CTA, and CTP) in the diagnosis of SM versus stroke.

Methodology

In this study, we will include 3,000 patients consecutively admitted to the comprehensive stroke centres with a diagnosis of suspected stro

SUBMITTER: Dvornikova K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11184135 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature