Importance Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the
United States, affecting nearly 800 000 individuals annually. Observations Sudden …

The 5th edition of this indispensable resource captures the latest insights in neonatal
neurology in a totally engaging, readable manner. World authority Dr. Joseph Volpe has …

Background and Purpose—The authors present an overview of the current evidence and
management recommendations for evaluation and treatment of adults with acute ischemic …

Despite the global impact and advances in understanding the pathophysiology of
cerebrovascular diseases, the term “stroke” is not consistently defined in clinical practice, in …

Purpose—Our goal is to provide an overview of the current evidence about components of
the evaluation and treatment of adults with acute ischemic stroke. The intended audience is …

Background Although the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the diagnosis of
acute stroke is increasing, this method has not proved more effective than computed …

Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) imaging provides image contrast that is
different from that provided by conventional MR techniques. It is particularly sensitive for …

nally, the evaluation provides historical data or other information that can be used to
establish the vascular distribution of the stroke and to provide clues about its likely …

Purpose—The purpose of this statement is to review the literature on childhood stroke and to
provide recommendations for optimal diagnosis and treatment. This statement is intended …

PURPOSE: To determine if water diffusivity within lymphomas and high-grade astrocytomas
correlates with cellularity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Echo-planar diffusion-weighted …