Imaging Predictors of Outcome in Patients with Transient Ischemic Attacks and Minor Stroke: Review of published data from the VISION study

Abstract

Transient ischemic attack (TIA) and minor stroke (MIS) represent disorders on the same ischemic continuum. It is now well established that these patients are at high risk for early deterioration and recurrent ischemic events. Although clinical characteristics are important for identifying high-risk patients1, the sensitivity of clinical scoring systems in correctly predicting a recurrent event is far from perfect.2 Multiple studies over the past decade have evaluated the ability of modern neuroimaging in isolation3 or in combination with the clinical features in triaging these patients.4, 5