Journal of neuroimaging : official journal of the American Society of Neuroimaging
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Review Meta Analysis
The role of brain perfusion SPECT in the diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia: A systematic review.
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is the second most common cause of presenile dementia. The clinical distinction between FTD, Alzheimer's disease (AD), and other dementias is a clinical challenge. Brain perfusion SPECT may contribute to the diagnosis of FTD, but its value is unclear. ⋯ Brain perfusion SPECT has a limited value in the diagnostic framework of FTD. SPECT can be performed when FDG-PET is not available. SPECT is recommended only for selected cases when the diagnosis is challenging using conventional methods.
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Review Meta Analysis
The role of brain perfusion SPECT in the diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia: A systematic review.
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is the second most common cause of presenile dementia. The clinical distinction between FTD, Alzheimer's disease (AD), and other dementias is a clinical challenge. Brain perfusion SPECT may contribute to the diagnosis of FTD, but its value is unclear. ⋯ Brain perfusion SPECT has a limited value in the diagnostic framework of FTD. SPECT can be performed when FDG-PET is not available. SPECT is recommended only for selected cases when the diagnosis is challenging using conventional methods.
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Review Meta Analysis
Self-expanding versus balloon expandable stent for intracranial arterial stenosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
There are limited data regarding the comparison of balloon expandable stents (BES) and self-expanding stents (SES) for the treatment of intracranial arterial stenosis. ⋯ Compared with SES, BES were associated with lower rates of postprocedure 30-day stroke and/or death with lower rates of restenosis during follow up and the treatment of symptomatic intracranial arterial stenosis.
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Review Meta Analysis
Self-expanding versus balloon expandable stent for intracranial arterial stenosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
There are limited data regarding the comparison of balloon expandable stents (BES) and self-expanding stents (SES) for the treatment of intracranial arterial stenosis. ⋯ Compared with SES, BES were associated with lower rates of postprocedure 30-day stroke and/or death with lower rates of restenosis during follow up and the treatment of symptomatic intracranial arterial stenosis.
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Review Meta Analysis
Region-specific interobserver agreement of the Alberta Stroke Program Early Computed Tomography Score: A meta-analysis.
The Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) is a widely used scoring system for evaluating ischemic stroke to determine therapeutic strategy. However, there is variation in the interobserver agreement of ASPECTS. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the interobserver agreement of total and regional ASPECTS. ⋯ This meta-analysis demonstrates substantial to excellent interobserver agreement for total ASPECTS, which supports using this method for stroke treatment. However, findings emphasize the need to consider interobserver agreement in specific regions of ASPECTS for treatment decisions.