Table 2.
Evaluations of several imaging protocols regarding patient selection for endovascular treatment
| Imaging approach | NCCT/sCTA | NCCT/mCTA | NCCT/CTA/CTP | mMRI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time efficiency (short door-to-reperfusion time) | ++++ | ++++ | +++ | + |
| Detection of large artery occlusions | ++++ | ++++ | ++++ | +++ |
| Ischemic core estimation | + | ++ | +++ | ++++ |
| Technical difficulties (motion/mistimed bolus) | +++ | ++++ | ++ | ++ |
| Safety from radiation dose | +++ | ++ | + | ++++ |
NCCT, noncontrast computed tomomgraphy; sCTA, single phase computed tomography angiography; mCTA, multiphase computed tomography angiography; CTP, computed tomography perfusion; mMRI, multimodal magnetic resonance imaging.