Role of MRI in the Early Diagnosis and Management of Acute Stroke and Its Impact on Turnaround Time in Emergency Settings
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Brief Summary
This study aims to evaluate the role of stroke protocol in the early diagnosis and management of acute stroke and its effect on turnaround time (TAT) in emergency settings.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years. * Both sexes. * Patients with acute stroke who are admitted to the emergency department. Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT). * Symptoms strongly suggestive of subarachnoid hemorrhage. * Initiation of antithrombotic or thrombolytic treatment before the completion of both scans. * Inability to complete both scans in time to allow thrombolytic treatment within three h of the onset of symptoms. * Uncontrollable hypertension. * Pregnant or lactating women.