Use of Imaging to Guide Eligibility for Reperfusion Therapies in Acute Ischemic Stroke

Stroke 2026

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Authors: Vignan Yogendrakumar, Götz Thomalla, Yunyun Xiong, Shelagh B. Coutts, Mohamad K. Abdalkader, Thanh N. Nguyen, Mark William Parsons, Bruce C.V. Campbell
DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.125.052748
Cited by: 1
References: 73

Abstract

Imaging is pivotal across all stages of stroke care, particularly acutely where it is central to diagnosis, prognostication, and selecting patients with a favorable benefit-to-risk profile for thrombolysis and endovascular therapy. With new therapies emerging and treatment eligibility expanding to broader patient populations, imaging strategies have evolved. This review will highlight the evolution in acute stroke imaging, examine emerging and ongoing clinical trials in which imaging is integral to patient selection, and identify priority areas for future research and development.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Stroke
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Volume
57
Issue
7
Pages
2218–2227
Publication date
16 April 2026
Language
EN