SERIAL BRAIN SCANNING WITH TECHNETIUM 99m PERTECHNETATE IN CEREBRAL INFARCTION

Authors:
  • MUM.D. Michael S. Usher
    M.D. Michael S. Usher
  • JQJames L. Quinn
    James L. Quinn
  • FMF.R.C.P.(C) M.D.
    F.R.C.P.(C) M.D.
  • M.M.D.
    M.D.
  • FBFrederick J. Bonte
    Frederick J. Bonte
  • VSVernie L. Stembridge
    Vernie L. Stembridge
  • JRJames D. Reef
    James D. Reef
  • JSJ. H. Scatliff
    J. H. Scatliff
  • WRW. B. Radcliffe
    W. B. Radcliffe
  • HPH. H. Pittman
    H. H. Pittman
  • CPC. H. Park
    C. H. Park
  • PRPhilip Rubin
    Philip Rubin
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Abstract
The serial scans and case histories of 28 patients with cerebral infarction were reviewed. The correlation of changing scan patterns with clinical course was a useful guide to prognosis. Scan area and density alone were of limited value. It is recommended that a scanning be performed as soon as possible after the onset of symptoms as a baseline, 7 to 10 days later for diagnosis, and at 3 to 4 weeks for prognosis.