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Review
. 2021 Mar;49(3):300060520972601.
doi: 10.1177/0300060520972601.

Research progress of imaging technologies for ischemic cerebrovascular diseases

Li Chen  1 , Ningning Zhao  2 , Shan Xu  3
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Review

Research progress of imaging technologies for ischemic cerebrovascular diseases

Li Chen et al. J Int Med Res. 2021 Mar.

Abstract

Cerebrovascular diseases mainly affect the blood supply of the brain, which has a high demand for oxygen and glucose for the nerve tissues to perform its nerve functions. Ischemic cerebrovascular disease can not only cause stroke, but is also associated with a high incidence of asymptomatic infarction and minimal bleeding that can lead to cognitive and behavioral changes. These changes ultimately manifest as vascular dementia or cognitive impairment. In clinical settings, ischemic cerebrovascular disease can be classified as a transient ischemic attack, reversible ischemic neurological deficit, progressive stroke, complete stroke, marginal infarction, or lacunar infarction. In this review, the research progress of imaging technologies for ischemic cerebrovascular diseases was reviewed, with an aim to provide evidence for clinical practitioners.

Keywords: Cerebrovascular disease; angiography; computed tomography; diagnosis; imaging method; magnetic resonance imaging; positron emission tomography; treatment.

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Declaration of conflicting interest: The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.

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