🚨 Pediatric Stroke Imaging: CT is not optional — it’s essential 🚨
The 2026 AHA/ASA Guidelines recognize pediatric stroke as a distinct, high-stakes pathway. While MRI/MRA is preferred, real-world care depends on what’s available now.
👉 When MRI isn’t immediately accessible, CT/CTA is the recommended path.
🧠 NCCT matters in pediatrics, especially when time, access, or sedation limits MRI
⚡ Fast hemorrhage exclusion is critical before any reperfusion decision
🚑 CT-first workflows keep care moving when seconds count
Our work at PurpleAI 🧪
✅ Completed R&D on NCCT-based pediatric ICH detection
🔄 Next frontier: Pediatric AIS — ischemic stroke intelligence adapted for pediatric anatomy and presentation
🩻 CTA-driven LVO detection & routing aligned with guideline fallback pathways.
MRI may be ideal — but CT is what saves time, enables action, and scales across real hospitals. That’s why pediatric CT intelligence is a core part of our roadmap.
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