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Beyond Mismatch, Perfusion Imaging Predicts Infarct Growth Before Revascularization

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Salvage of the ischemic penumbra by revascularization of the occluded cerebral artery prevents infarct progression and favors functional recovery. Collaterals play an essential role in preserving cerebral blood flow in… Click to show full abstract

Salvage of the ischemic penumbra by revascularization of the occluded cerebral artery prevents infarct progression and favors functional recovery. Collaterals play an essential role in preserving cerebral blood flow in the acute ischemic lesion downstream of a large vessel occlusion (LVO).1

Keywords: perfusion imaging; mismatch perfusion; beyond mismatch; imaging predicts; revascularization; predicts infarct

Journal Title: Neurology
Year Published: 2021

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