Higher prevalence of cortical lesions observed in patients with acute stroke using high-resolution diffusion-weighted imaging

K. Benameur, J. L. Bykowski, M. Luby, S. Warach, L. L. Latour

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Abstract

Ischemic lesion conspicuity on routine diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI, 30 seconds) was compared with an improved sequence (high-resolution DWI [DWI-HR], 256 seconds) having increased spatial resolution and signal to noise and decreased eddy current artifact in 42 patients with acute ischemic stroke. Total lesion volumes were similar; however, twice as many lesions were identified on DWI-HR, predominately in cortical gray matter. Modest improvements to imaging resulted in increased conspicuity, potentially affecting diagnosis, suspected pathogenic mechanism, and therapeutic decision.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1987-1989
Number of pages3
JournalAmerican Journal of Neuroradiology
Volume27
Issue number9
StatePublished - Oct 2006

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Clinical Neurology

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