Study on Role of CT in Cerebrovascular Accidents in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Cerebrovascular accident is defined as sudden loss of blood circulation to an area of the brain resulting in a corresponding loss of neurologic function. The aim of the study was to evaluate the role of computed tomography in cerebrovascular Material and methods: The study included 80 clinically suspected patients of stoke who underwent CT imaging at Patna Medical College Hospital, Patna form March 2016 to February 2017. Results: The most frequently affected age group was 60 to 69 (30%). The incidence of infarcts was higher (57.5%) than haemorrhagic stroke 32.5%. Conclusion: CT scanning remains the useful technique for diagnosis of Cerebrovascular accidents because rational management of stroke depends of accurate diagnosis and it should be ideally done in all cases.
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Sanjeev Suman, Babita A, G. N. Singh
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