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  • Title: Synergistic role of susceptibility-weighted imaging with diffusion-weighted imaging and magnetic resonance angiography in the evaluation of acute arterial stroke.
    Author: Rai SP, Sanyal P, Pai S, Achappa B, Madi D, Mr P.
    Journal: J Int Med Res; 2019 May; 47(5):2166-2176. PubMed ID: 30971155.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: This study was performed to investigate whether diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI) are more effective than conventional imaging modalities for evaluation of stroke and selection of candidates for thrombolytic therapy. METHODS: Eighty patients who presented within 12 hours of onset of symptoms of brain ischemia underwent 1.5T magnetic resonance imaging. DWI and SWI were compared with conventional sequences (T1, T2, and fluid-attenuated inversion recovery [FLAIR]) and time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography (TOF-MRA) to assess factors that affect stroke management and prognosis. RESULTS: The volume of brain tissue showing hyperintensity was significantly greater than that showing diffusion restriction in patients with a >6-hour symptom onset. The hypointensity sign (susceptibility sign) on SWI showed a sensitivity of 66.7%, specificity of 87.5%, positive predictive value of 88.9, and negative predictive value of 63.6 compared with TOF-MRA. Micro-hemorrhagic foci were significantly associated with 27-mL infarcts on DWI (sensitivity, 71.4%; specificity, 85.0%). Patients with DWI-SWI mismatch showed better responses to thrombolytics. FLAIR-DWI mismatch helped to assess the time of stroke onset. CONCLUSION: DWI and SWI should be part of the routine imaging protocol in patients with acute stroke and serve as a decision-making tool for selection of patients for thrombolytic therapy.
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