Increased Blood–Brain Barrier Permeability on Perfusion CT Might Predict Malignant Middle Cerebral Artery Infarction

Abstract

Increased infarct permeability area is associated with an increased likelihood for undergoing HC. Because early HC for malignant middle cerebral artery infarction has been associated with better outcomes, the infarct permeability area on admission perfusion CT might be a useful tool to predict malignant middle cerebral artery infarction and need for HC.