Up-to-date, detailed practical guide for neuroimaging of the acute ischemic stroke patients

Experienced authors in the field of neuro imaging

Fundamentals of Acute Ischemic Stroke.- Ischemic Stroke: Basic Pathophysiology and Neuroprotective Strategies.- Causes of Ischemic Stroke.- Imaging of Acute Ischemic Stroke.- Unenhanced Computed Tomography.- Stroke CT Angiography (CTA).- CT Perfusion (CTP).- Conventional MRI and MR Angiography of Stroke.- Diffusion MR of Acute Stroke.- Perfusion MRI of Acute Stroke.- Acute Stroke Imaging with SPECT, PET, Xenon-CT, and MR Spectroscopy.- Intervention in Acute Ischemic Stroke.- Clinical Management of Acute Stroke.- Intravenous Thrombolysis.- Endovascular Treatment of Acute Stroke.- Epilogue: CT versus MR in Acute Ischemic Stroke.