Template:Stroke - choice of investigation
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Choice of modality
- CT of the head in stroke is generally the first investigation because of high availability.[1] It detects about 60% of infarcts in the first 3 to 6 hours, and almost always thereafter.[1]
- MRI of the head is more sensitive, but less available
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Majda Thurnher. Brain Ischemia - Imaging in Acute Stroke. Radiology Assistant. Published: June 2008
