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The Impact of Delays in Computed Tomography of the Brain on the Accuracy of Diagnosis and Subsequent Management in Patients with Minor Stroke JNNP 74:77-81, Wardlaw,J.M.,et al, 2003 See this aricle in Pubmed Article Abstract CT failed to identify 75% of primary intracerebral haemorrhages, equivalent to 24 patients per 1000 (95% CI, 14 to 37) with mild strokes. To detect haemorrhages reliably, CT would need to have been performed within about eight days. Rapid access to neurovascular clinics with same day CT brain imaging is required to avoid inappropriate secondary prevention. Increased public awareness of the need to seek urgent medical attention after stroke should be encouraged. MRI should be considered i n late presenting patients.

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