Cerebral blood flow asymmetry in the detection of extracranial cerebrovascular disease

Journal Article · Fri Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1988 · Stroke; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1161/01.STR.19.7.813· OSTI ID:6901458

Robertson, W M; Welch, K M; Tilley, B C; Ewing, J R

Regional cerebral blood flow was measured by the /sup 133/Xe inhalation technique in patients with unilateral carotid occlusion, unilateral carotid occlusion and contralateral carotid stenosis, bilateral carotid occlusion, or normal arteriograms. After adjusting for age, sex, and history of stroke, hemispheric blood flow asymmetry was shown to be a predictor of unilateral carotid occlusion with a sensitivity of 80.6% and a specificity of 80.5%. Asymmetry of regional cerebral blood flow is useful in the assessment of patients with extracranial cerebrovascular disease.

• Research Organization: Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6901458
• Journal Information: Stroke; (United States), Journal Name: Stroke; (United States) Vol. 19:7; ISSN SJCCA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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