In this episode of M.ed Pod, Tyson Schwab is joined by Jamie Sessions, MSN, RN, CEN. Their guest is Lee Chung, MD, Vascular Neurologist, Associate Professor, and Director of TeleStroke at University of Utah Health. Dr. Chung will share insights about the use of CT Perfusion (CTP) scans in the diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke. He will discuss indications for CTP and the updated research supporting CTP use.

Continuing Medical Education (CME) learners should be able to answer the following questions/learning objectives:

Identify indications for CT Perfusion in treating acute ischemic stroke.
State how CTP use in AIS can differentiate between AIS and stroke mimics.

LEARN MORE - LINKS TO RESOURCES:

Computed tomography perfusion stroke mimics on RAPID commercial software: A case-based review

Dr. Chung recommends these additional resources to providers interested in this work.

CTP-guided reperfusion therapy in acute ischemic stroke: a meta-analysis- National Library of Medicine

Utilization and availability of Advanced imaging in patients with acute ischemid stroke – AHA Journals
Clinical use of CT perfusion for diagnosis & prediction of lesion growth in acute ischemic stroke – Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases

CT Perfusion (CTP) scans - diagnosing ischemic stroke