Utility of perfusion imaging in acute stroke treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Variability in imaging protocols and techniques has resulted in a lack of consensus regarding the incorporation of perfusion imaging into stroke triage and treatment. The objective of our study was to evaluate the available scientific evidence regarding the utility of perfusion imaging in determining treatment eligibility in patients with acute stroke and in predicting their clinical outcome.

Methods

We performed a systematic review of the literature using PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library focusing on themes of medical imaging, stroke, treatment, and outcome (CRD42016037817). We included randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and case-controlled studies published from 2011 to 2016. Two independent reviewers conducted the study appraisal, data abs

SUBMITTER: Ryu WHA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5890922 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature