Comparative Analysis of CT and MRI in Emergency Assessment of Stroke: A Review

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dc.contributor.authorDigvijay Singh
dc.contributor.authorChanchal Kaushik
dc.date.accessioned2025-12-04T09:53:01Z
dc.date.available2025-12-04T09:53:01Z
dc.date.issued2019-04-08
dc.description.abstractObjective: To compare the diagnostic accuracy of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)in emergency assessment of stroke in brain imaging from the review of literature. Method: Relevant databases (PubMed, google scholar etc.) were searched and literature were reviewed from 1995 to 2019. Literature from non-Scopus and unauthorized authorizations was excluded. Result: It was observed that for MRI DWI (Diffusion-weighted imaging) is preferred and in CT, axial sections are opted. In earlier studies, it was seen that neither CT nor MRI came out to be superior. This may be due to the previous technology used. Some studies also, suggested that Diffusion-weighted imaging is highly accurate in diagnosis of stroke and also superior to CT. Another study suggested that SWI is a new approach in visualizing the hemorrhage in acute stroke. On one hand, evidence revealed that MRI is as good as CT. While on the other hand, literature concluded that CT angiography is good for intracranial and extracranial vasculature. Some studies suggested that CT is more reliable and is readily available for stroke. Conclusion: Present study concludes that both diagnostic imaging modalities i.e., CT and MRI have their advantages in diagnosis of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. Also chances of stroke increases with increase in age. Other factors influencing the stroke diagnosis and treatment are type of stroke, diagnostic imaging modality available, and cost-effectiveness of diagnostic exams performed.
dc.identifier.issn2393-8536
dc.identifier.issn2393-8544
dc.identifier.otherhttps://doi.org/10.15415/jmrh.2019.52007
dc.identifier.urihttps://demodspace.chitkara.edu.in/handle/123456789/71
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherChitkara University Publications
dc.subjectStroke
dc.subjectIschemic stroke
dc.subjectHemorrhagic stroke
dc.subjectInfarcts
dc.subjectCerebrovascular accidents
dc.titleComparative Analysis of CT and MRI in Emergency Assessment of Stroke: A Review
dc.typeArticle

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