Emerging role of cardiovascular CT and MRI in the evaluation of stroke

Ricardo J. Pagán, Pragnesh P. Parikh, Patricia J. Mergo, Thomas C. Gerber, Rekha Mankad, William D. Freeman, Brian P. Shapiro

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE. The purposes of this article are to explore the potential for use of CT angiography and MRI and to highlight dala suggestive of their usefulness in specific cardiovascular abnormalities. CONCLUSION. The evaluation of stroke requires comprehensive assessment of potential stroke mechanisms, including cardiac sources. Despite an exhaustive search for secondary causes, the precise cause of many strokes remains unknown (cryptogenic). It is well recognized, however, that some of these potential causes occur as a result of embolism from the heart or great vessels. Thus, echocardiography, in particular transesophageal echocardiography, is instrumental in a careful assessment of cardiac causes in selected individuals. Unfortunately, transesophageal echocardiography is invasive, and some patients may have relative or absolute contraindications. Cardiovascular CT angiography and MRI have growing potential compared with conventional cardiovascular echography.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)269-280
Number of pages12
JournalAmerican Journal of Roentgenology
Volume204
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1 2015

Keywords

  • CT
  • Echocardiography
  • MRI
  • Patent foramen ovale
  • Stroke
  • Thrombus

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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