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CT Angio Head with Perfusion, CT Angio Neck- 10/2/24

 

EXAM:  CT ANGIO HEAD W PERFUSION, CT ANGIO NECK

 

CLINICAL HISTORY FROM EPIC: WEAKNESS

 

COMPARISON:  None

 

TECHNIQUE: CT angiogram of the neck and Circle of Willis with perfusion imaging

was performed using 125 cc Isovue 370.  Multiplanar reconstruction were

performed.  3-D images were generated at a dedicated workstation and reviewed by

the radiologist.

 

RADIATION DOSE: Total DLP = 2708.32 mGy*cm.  An iterative reconstruction

technique was used to reduce radiation dose.  

 

FINDINGS:

 

CT NECK: Incidentally noted two-vessel arch. No significant stenosis at the

origin of the great vessels. Vertebral arteries are patent throughout. No

evidence of dissection. No significant atherosclerosis of the common carotid

arteries. Mild mixed plaque within the left carotid bulb. No significant ICA

stenosis bilaterally. 

 

CTA HEAD: There is fetal origin of the left PCA.  Moderate atherosclerosis of

the carotid siphons. Normal MCA trifurcation bilaterally. Anterior communicating

artery is patent. No evidence of aneurysm, occlusion or significant stenosis.

 

CT PERFUSION:

 

TECHNICAL: The  AIF and VOF curves demonstrate good bolus with curves

demonstrating sharp upstroke, no truncation and no jagged lines to suggest

motion.

 

TOTAL HYPOPERFUSION: Using the threshold of Tmax greater than 6 seconds, the

total volume of hypoperfusion of Tmax greater than 6 seconds volume 61 mL.

 

CORE INFARCT: Using a CBF less than 30%, the total volume of ischemic core of

CBF <30% volume 0.0 mL.

 

PENUMBRA: The penumbra volume (mismatch volume) is mismatch volume 0.0 mL. The

mismatch ratio is : infinite.

 

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IMPRESSION:

 

1.  The perfusion study shows a total volume of ischemia in the right MCA

territory of 61 cc using a threshold of Tmax greater than 6 seconds, but there

is no vascular stenosis or occlusion identified.

2.  No aneurysm or vascular malformation identified.

3.  Unremarkable CTA of the neck.

 

Results were called to the ED on 10/2/2024 5:10 PM.

 

Signed by Bellatrix Fudge, MD on 10/2/2024 at 5:10 PM

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