CT Perfusion

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CTP

CT perfusion (CTP) is a specialized computed tomography protocol that uses contrast medium administration to measure cerebral blood flow using various parameters.

Clinical Relevance

CT perfusion plays a central role in the diagnosis of Vasospasm in neurosurgery.

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TTD CT perfusion
Time to drain (TTD) sequence of a CT perfusion study of the brain. Symmetrically normal perfusion is seen on the TTD map.
MTT CT perfusion
Image of an MTT sequence from CT perfusion.
TTD perfusion deficit.
Left-sided perfusion deficits on TTD.

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