Imaging algorithm may improve stroke treatment selection

A little more than a year of testing at the Cleveland Clinic showed that the algorithm resulted in a significant reduction in mortality and improvement of modified Rankin Scale scores independent of the treatment received. Interestingly, the number of interventions for stroke decreased by 40% as patient selection through imaging targeted patients more likely to benefit and excluded those not suitable for intra-arterial therapy (Stroke 2012;43:A161).

Dr. Gonzalez reported having no relevant financial disclosures.