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Neuroimaging for differential diagnosis of transient neurological attacks

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Rapid yet comprehensive neuroimaging protocols are required for patients with suspected acute stroke. However, stroke mimics can account for approximately one in five clinically diagnosed acute ischemic strokes and the… Click to show full abstract

Rapid yet comprehensive neuroimaging protocols are required for patients with suspected acute stroke. However, stroke mimics can account for approximately one in five clinically diagnosed acute ischemic strokes and the rate of thrombolyzed mimics can be as high as 17%. Therefore, to accurately determine the diagnosis and differentiate mimics from true transient ischemic attacks, acute ischemic stroke is a challenge to every clinician.

Keywords: transient neurological; diagnosis transient; neurological attacks; diagnosis; differential diagnosis; neuroimaging differential

Journal Title: Brain and Behavior
Year Published: 2022

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