Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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SHR Neuro Krebs Kardio Lipid Stoffw Microb
Schwarz, G; Errath, M; Argüelles, Delgado, P; Wießpeiner, U; Voit-Augustin, H; Grims, R; Kaltenböck, F; Kober, EM; Schöpfer, A; Fuchs, G.
Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) in Selected Scenarios with Risk of Possible False-Positive or False-Negative Conclusions in Diagnosing Brain Death.
Life (Basel). 2022; 12(10):
Doi: 10.3390/life12101551
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- Führende Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Schwarz Gerhard
- Co-Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Argüelles Delgado Placido Modesto
- Errath Maximilian
- Fuchs Gottfried
- Grims Robert Hermann
- Kaltenboeck Friedrich
- Kober Eva Maria
- Schöpfer Andreas
- Voit-Augustin Henrika
- Wießpeiner Ulrike Josefine
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- Abstract:
- It is widely accepted that brain death (BD) is a diagnosis based on clinical examination. However, false-positive and false-negative evaluation results may be serious limitations. Ancillary tests are used when there is uncertainty about the reliability of the neurologic examination. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) is an ancillary test that tends to have the lowest false-positive rates. However, there are various influencing factors that can have an unfavorable effect on the validity of the examination method. There are inconsistent protocols regarding the evaluation criteria such as scoring systems. Among the most widely used different scoring systems the 4-point CTA-scoring system has been accepted as the most reliable method. Appropriate timing and/or Doppler pre-testing could reduce the number of possible premature examinations and increase the sensitivity of CTA in diagnosing cerebral circulatory arrest (CCA). In some cases of inconclusive CTA, the whole brain computed tomography perfusion (CTP) could be a crucial adjunct. Due to the increasing significance of CTA/CTP in determining BD, the methodology (including benefits and limitations) should also be conveyed via innovative electronic training tools, such as the BRAINDEXweb teaching tool based on an expert system.
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