Fatigability Post Stroke Clinical Trial
Official title:
Evaluation of the Value of Cerebral Perfusion Scintigraphy in the Study of Post-stroke Fatigability
At present there is no consensus for post-stroke imaging except for the realization of early
cerebral CT at 24 hours post-thrombolysis. The use of cerebral perfusion scintigraphy would
predict the course of a stroke. Indeed, it has been shown that a good perfusion is linked to
a good evolution of the neurological deficit. This test is used routinely to evaluate
cerebral perfusion in patients with stroke. This technique was also used to study the
mechanisms of post-stroke aphasia and to highlight neuronal disconnections after stroke, a
reflection of the functioning of neural networks.
Neuropsychological tests are almost always done at 3 months. Fatigue is studied: PSF scale at
3 months, 6 months and 2 years. Research needs to be continued in this area because the
pathophysiology remains unknown and the symptoms are disabling for patients. Using cerebral
perfusion imaging would bring elements of understanding of this mechanism and ultimately
improve the management of patients.
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