Perfusion Imaging-Based Triage for Acute Ischemic Stroke: Trends in Use and Impact on Clinical Outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Perfusion imaging (PI) serves as a valuable tool for triaging patients with acute ischemic stroke for endovascular treatment (EVT). This study aims to investigate trends in PI use and its impacts on EVT rates and clinical outcomes, particularly focusing on variations across different time windows.

Methods

Data from a prospective, nationwide, acute stroke registry in South Korea were analyzed retrospectively. PI was regarded as treatment-decision imaging when conducted either (1) prior to EVT, or (2) within 3 hours from hospital arrival in patients not receiving EVT. The study spanned 3 epochs: 2011-2014, 2015-2017, and 2018-2021. Based on the time from onset to arrival, patients were categorized into 2 time windows: early (0-6 hours) and late (6-24 hours). We eval

SUBMITTER: Lee JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12778574 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature