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CT scan without contrast is the initial test performed to diagnose ischemic stroke and rule out hemorrhagic stroke. | CT scan without contrast is the initial test performed to diagnose ischemic stroke and rule out hemorrhagic stroke. In the emergency setting, the sensitivity and specificity of CT scan is described below:<ref name="pmid17258669">{{cite journal | last=Chalela | first=J | coauthors=Kidwell C, Nentwich L et al. | title=Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography in emergency assessment of patients with suspected acute stroke: a prospective comparison | journal=Lancet | volume=369 | issue=9558 | pages=293-8 | year=2007 | url=http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pubmed&pubmedid=17258669 | pmid=17258669 | accessdate=2008-01-22 }}</ref> | ||
[[CT scan]]s (without contrast enhancements) | [[CT scan]]s (without contrast enhancements) | ||
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Overview
CT
CT scan without contrast is the initial test performed to diagnose ischemic stroke and rule out hemorrhagic stroke. In the emergency setting, the sensitivity and specificity of CT scan is described below:[1]
CT scans (without contrast enhancements)
- sensitivity= 16%
- specificity= 96%
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References
- ↑ Chalela, J (2007). "Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography in emergency assessment of patients with suspected acute stroke: a prospective comparison". Lancet. 369 (9558): 293–8. PMID 17258669. Retrieved 2008-01-22. Unknown parameter
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