Should You Order MRI or CT First for a Suspected Acute Stroke? An ACR-Guided Workflow
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Adult. Focal neurologic deficit. Clinically suspected acute ischemic stroke. Initial imaging. (Cerebrovascular Diseases-Str
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 a Resolved Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Adult. Clinical transient ischemic attack (TIA). Symptoms resolved. Initial imaging (Cerebrovascular Diseases-Stroke and St
Why Is Imaging Usually Not Appropriate for Bilateral Tinnitus with a Normal Exam?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Nonpulsatile tinnitus, bilateral; no hearing loss, and no neurologic deficit, and no trauma. Initial imaging. (Tinnitus): r
Should You Order MRI for Unilateral Nonpulsatile Tinnitus with a Normal Exam?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Nonpulsatile tinnitus, unilateral; no hearing loss, and no neurologic deficit, and no trauma. Initial imaging. (Tinnitus):
What Is the Best Initial Imaging for Pulsatile Tinnitus with a Retrotympanic Lesion?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Pulsatile tinnitus, unilateral or bilateral; suspected retrotympanic lesion on otoscopy. Initial imaging. (Tinnitus): recom
Pulsatile Tinnitus Workup: Why MRA Is the ACR-Recommended First Step
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Pulsatile tinnitus, unilateral or bilateral; No retrotympanic lesion on otoscopy. Initial imaging. (Tinnitus): recommended
Should You Order MRI or CT for Follow-Up of Treated Salivary Gland Cancer?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Treated cancer of a major salivary gland (parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands). Surveillance imaging or follow-up
What Imaging Is Best for Surveillance of Treated Paranasal Sinus Cancer?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Treated cancer of the paranasal sinuses or nasal cavity. Surveillance imaging or follow-up imaging for suspected or known r
Which Imaging Best Detects Recurrence in Treated Nasopharynx Cancer?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Treated nasopharynx cancer or EBV-associated unknown primary of the head and neck. Surveillance imaging or follow-up imagin
Which Imaging Is Best for Suspected Recurrence in Treated Head and Neck Cancer?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Treated cancer of the oral cavity or oropharynx or hypopharynx or larynx or cancer of unknown primary of the head and neck.