What imaging methods are used to assess acute ischemic stroke in patients?
Imaging methods used to assess acute ischemic stroke in patients include Computed Tomography (CT) scans and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). CT scans are typically used as the initial imaging test in emergency assessment of patients with suspected acute stroke. MRI and CT scans have been compared in prospective studies and have been found to be effective in detecting acute intracerebral hemorrhage. Additionally, CT scans are cost-effective and have been found to improve quality of life in patients with acute stroke.  