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Is perfusion imaging reliable in determining stroke infarct vs. area at risk?
Answer from: at Community Practice
It has not been studied in ICAD. More studies are needed to help elucidate this.
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Answer from: at Academic Institution
Yes, I use perfusion. However, I also emphasize on carefully examining the plain CT scan with ASPECTS windows, as it provides more definitive information.
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