What Is the Best Initial Imaging for Stepwise Cognitive Decline or Post-Stroke Dementia?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Adult. Cognitive impairment with recent stroke or stepwise decline. Suspect vascular dementia. Initial imaging. (Dementia):
Category: Neurologic Imaging
Part of the imaging decision system doctors were never taught to navigate at speed: which study to order, which protocol, and what the published appropriateness guidance actually says for neuro imaging. Plain-English references, scenario by scenario.
What Is the Best Initial Imaging for Suspected Dementia with Lewy Bodies?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Adult. Cognitive impairment with visual hallucinations or parkinsonian symptoms. Suspect dementia with Lewy bodies. Initial
Should You Order MRI for Cognitive Decline with Behavioral Changes or Aphasia?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Adult. Cognitive impairment with behavioral abnormalities or progressive aphasia. Suspect frontotemporal dementia. Initial
Which Imaging Is Best for a Fixed Neurologic Deficit Lasting Over 6 Hours?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for New focal neurologic defect, fixed or worsening. Longer than 6 hours. Suspected stroke. (Cerebrovascular Disease): recommen
Which Imaging Study Is Best for an Acute Focal Neurologic Deficit Within 6 Hours?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for New focal neurologic defect, fixed or worsening. Less than 6 hours. Suspected stroke. (Cerebrovascular Disease): recommende
MRI vs. CT for Complicated Acute Rhinosinusitis: An ACR-Guided Workflow
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Acute rhinosinusitis with suspected orbital or intracranial complication. Initial Imaging. (Sinonasal Disease): recommended
Why Is Imaging Usually Not Recommended for Acute Uncomplicated Rhinosinusitis?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Acute (less than 4 weeks) uncomplicated rhinosinusitis. Initial Imaging. (Sinonasal Disease): recommended study, differenti
What Imaging Is Best for Suspected Aerodigestive Injury After Penetrating Neck Trauma?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Penetrating neck injury. Normal or equivocal CTA. Concern for aerodigestive injury. (Penetrating Neck Injury): recommended
Why Is Arteriography the Next Step for Penetrating Neck Injury After a Normal CTA?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Penetrating neck injury. Normal or equivocal CTA. Concern for vascular injury. (Penetrating Neck Injury): recommended study
Should You Order Radiography for a Penetrating Neck Injury with Soft Signs?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Penetrating neck injury. Clinical soft injury signs. (Penetrating Neck Injury): recommended study, differential, downstream