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MRI is more sensitive than CT to posterior circulation infarcts, particularly in the brainstem.<ref name="pmid17258669">Chalela JA, Kidwell CS, Nentwich LM, Luby M, Butman JA, Demchuk AM et al. (2007) [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17258669 Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography in emergency assessment of patients with suspected acute stroke: a prospective comparison.] ''Lancet'' 369 (9558):293-8. [http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(07)60151-2 DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(07)60151-2] PMID: [http://pubmed.gov/17258669 17258669]</ref> The [[Magnetic resonance angiography|CE-MRA]](Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography)had the highest sensitivity and specificity compared against the gold standard of intra-arterial angiography. [[Magnetic resonance angiography|CE-MRA]] offers better visualisation of the extracranial vertebral system than non-contrast [[Magnetic resonance angiography|MRA]]. | [[MRI]] is more sensitive than [[CT]] to posterior circulation infarcts, particularly in the [[brainstem]].Some research believe that [[MRI]] is better than [[CT]] for detection of acute ischaemia, and can detect acute and chronic haemorrhage; therefore it should be the preferred test for accurate diagnosis of patients with suspected acute [[stroke]]. <ref name="pmid17258669">Chalela JA, Kidwell CS, Nentwich LM, Luby M, Butman JA, Demchuk AM et al. (2007) [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17258669 Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography in emergency assessment of patients with suspected acute stroke: a prospective comparison.] ''Lancet'' 369 (9558):293-8. [http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(07)60151-2 DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(07)60151-2] PMID: [http://pubmed.gov/17258669 17258669]</ref> The [[Magnetic resonance angiography|CE-MRA]](Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography)had the highest sensitivity and specificity compared against the gold standard of intra-arterial angiography. [[Magnetic resonance angiography|CE-MRA]] offers better visualisation of the extracranial vertebral system than non-contrast [[Magnetic resonance angiography|MRA]].Some research believe that [[MRI]] is better than [[CT]] for detection of acute ischaemia, and can detect acute and chronic haemorrhage; therefore it should be the preferred test for accurate diagnosis of patients with suspected acute [[stroke]]. | ||
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MRI is more sensitive than CT to posterior circulation infarcts, particularly in the brainstem.Some research believe that MRI is better than CT for detection of acute ischaemia, and can detect acute and chronic haemorrhage; therefore it should be the preferred test for accurate diagnosis of patients with suspected acute stroke. [1] The CE-MRA(Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography)had the highest sensitivity and specificity compared against the gold standard of intra-arterial angiography. CE-MRA offers better visualisation of the extracranial vertebral system than non-contrast MRA.Some research believe that MRI is better than CT for detection of acute ischaemia, and can detect acute and chronic haemorrhage; therefore it should be the preferred test for accurate diagnosis of patients with suspected acute stroke.
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- ↑ Chalela JA, Kidwell CS, Nentwich LM, Luby M, Butman JA, Demchuk AM et al. (2007) Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography in emergency assessment of patients with suspected acute stroke: a prospective comparison. Lancet 369 (9558):293-8. DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(07)60151-2 PMID: 17258669