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Renal Safety of CT Angiography and Perfusion Imaging in the Emergency Evaluation of Acute Stroke
AJNR 29:1826-1829, Hopyan,J.J.,et al, 2008
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Article Abstract
The incidence of renal sequelae is relatively low in acute stroke patients undergoing emergent multimodal CT scanning. Prompt CTA/CTP imaging of acute stroke, if indicated, need not be delayed in those with no history of renal impairment.
 
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