Detection of acute stroke with diffusion-weighted MRI.
Diffusion-weighted MRI is a new imaging method that can detect acute ischemic stroke within an hour of onset. The first hour following a stroke is crucial, because it is during this time that damaged tissue can be saved. Diffusion-weighted imaging measures the water mobility in tissue. Using these m...
| Published in: | Radiologic Technology Vol. 69; no. 6; pp. 559 - 566 |
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| Main Authors: | , , |
| Format: | diagnostic images tables/charts Journal Article |
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American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Jul/Aug98
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