The Role of Computed Tomography Imaging and Hounsfield Unit Value in the Management of Acute Stroke in the Emergency Department - A Systematic Review
Ms. Chandana Ramachandraiah
, Dr. Nirmala Rajesh , Dr. Praveen Kumar John , Mr. Prajwal Adgur Ravikumar
Key Words Computed Tomography, Hounsfield Unit, Acute Stroke, Emergency Department, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
Abstract
Stroke is one of the most common yet lethal condition, in the present day which requires proper management. There were lot of cases reported where patient suffered death because of improper diagnosis. The management of stroke refers to the assessment of severity of ischemia. Hence it plays a vital role in patients’ chance of survival. The handling of the stroke starts from the emergency department which relies on modalities like Computed Tomography (CT) for quick diagnosis, decision making and treatment. CT with the ability to visualize the cross-sectional anatomy assist to figure out the gravity of the condition by measuring the degree of attenuation by X-rays. The attenuation level is then expressed using a scale called Hounsfield unit (HU) value. The HU value reflects the visual density of the tissue which supports in Interpretation and diagnosis between Ischemic and Hemorrhagic stroke. The article reviews about the usefulness of CT and HU value by Emergency Department management for the purpose of acute stroke.
"The Role of Computed Tomography Imaging and Hounsfield Unit Value in the Management of Acute Stroke in the Emergency Department - A Systematic Review", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 1, page no.a600-a606, January-2025, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2501061.pdf
Volume 10
Issue 1,
January-2025
Pages : a600-a606
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_300232
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2501061
Downloads: 000347310
Research Area: Health Science All
Country: Mangalore, Karnataka, India
ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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