Relative fractional anisotropy value using DTI: Can it help as a prognostic tool in anticipating the recovery of stroke patients?

Relative fractional anisotropy value using DTI: Can it help as a prognostic tool in anticipating the recovery of stroke patients?

Objective: To evaluate the use of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and fractional anisotropy (FA) as prognostic tools in anticipating the recovery of stroke patients. Patients and methods: 40 patients were included in our study after exclusion of 23 patients. All patients admitted in Neurology Departm...

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Main Authors: Emad H. Abdeldayem, Ahmed M. Osman, Tamer M. Roushdy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-12-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
Subjects:
Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)
Fractional anisotropy (FA)
Region of interest (ROI)
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Modified Rankin Score (MRS)
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