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ArticleBrain sciences2025

Collateral Status Evaluation Using CT Angiography and Perfusion Source Images in Acute Stroke Patients.

Heitor C B R Alves, Bruna G Dutra, Vivian Gagliardi, Rubens J Gagliardi, Felipe T Pacheco, Antonio C M Maia, Antônio J da Rocha

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Heitor C B R AlvesDepartment of Radiology and Oncology, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-060, SP, Brazil.
Bruna G DutraDepartment of Radiology and Oncology, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-060, SP, Brazil.
Vivian GagliardiIrmandade Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo, São Paulo 01221-020, SP, Brazil.
Rubens J GagliardiIrmandade Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo, São Paulo 01221-020, SP, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-3497-0174
Felipe T PachecoIrmandade Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo, São Paulo 01221-020, SP, Brazil.
Antonio C M MaiaFleury Group, São Paulo 04344-070, SP, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0001-7025-6528
Antônio J da RochaIrmandade Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo, São Paulo 01221-020, SP, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-2591-9171

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Fundo de Amparo à Pesquisa 2016-2018
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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesSingle-phase CT angiography (sCTA) is widely used to assess collateral circulation in acute ischemic stroke, but its static nature can lead to an underestimation of collateral flow. Our study aimed to develop and validate a direct, qualitative dynamic CTA (dCTA) collateral score based on CTP source images, without the need for post-processing software, to provide a more accurate prognostic tool.

methodsWe retrospectively analyzed 112 patients with anterior circulation ischemic stroke from a prospective registry who underwent non-contrast CT, sCTA, and CTP within 8 h of onset. Collateral circulation was graded using a 4-point sCTA score and our novel 4-point dCTA score, which incorporates temporal filling patterns. We used linear regression to compare the association of both scores with CTP-derived core/hypoperfusion volumes, infarct growth, and final infarct volume.

resultsThe dCTA method frequently reclassified patients with poor collaterals on sCTA to good collaterals on dCTA (

conclusionsA collateral score derived from CTP source images (dCTA) offers a more reliable prediction of infarct lesion sizes and progression than conventional sCTA. By incorporating temporal resolution without requiring extra software, dCTA provides a robust correlation with stroke temporal evolution and represents a readily implementable tool to enhance patient selection in acute stroke.

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collateral circulationCT perfusionischemic stroke

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PMID41154187
PMCPMC12563574

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