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Neurology

Stroke Imaging: CT Perfusion Adds No Clear Selection Gain

Pooled evidence found no significant difference in functional independence or symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage when CT perfusion and noncontrast CT were used to select patients for acute ischemic stroke treatment.

Dr. Abu Bakar · September 20, 2026 · 6 min

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