acute ischemic stroke
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -A clinical diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke -Age 18 years or older -NIHSS >/=2 -Treated with intravenous tPA
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: -Any previous stroke or known neurological disorder associated with structural brain abnormalities -Any contra-indication for MRI (e.g. ferromagnetic implant(s), claustrophobia, pacemaker) -Clinical condition unsuited for repetitive MRI imaging or prolonged stay at the Radiology department. -Pre-stroke modified Rankin Scale score > 2 -Participation in stroke trials interfering with the current study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome of this study is the delta Cerebral Blood Flow (CBF) and infarct volume between time points 0 and 60 minutes. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes are the changes in CBF and concordant infarct volume evolution over different time points early after treatment (+30, +90, +120, +240 minutes). | — |
Countries
Netherlands