Computed Tomography, Computed Tomography Angiography, and Perfusion Computed Tomography Evaluation of Acute Ischemic Stroke (2018) Carlos Leiva-Salinas

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This article reviews the essential role of neuroimaging, specifically noncontrast CT (NCCT), CT angiography (CTA), and perfusion CT (PCT), in the assessment of acute ischemic stroke. It discusses how these modalities guide the identification of candidates for arterial recanalization, evaluate stroke severity (ASPECTS score), and predict recanalization rates, especially emphasizing the role of perfusion imaging in expanding the therapeutic window for mechanical thrombectomy.