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Objectives Computed tomography perfusion (CTP) data are important for hyperacute stroke decision making. Comparisons between outputs of different CTP software packages are limited. We aimed to assess the pair-wise differences in infarct and penumbra estimates produced by three CTP software packages – MIStar, RAPID, and Vitrea. Methods Consecutive patients with suspected acute ischaemic stroke who underwent CTP between July 2020 and June 2021 at our hospital were independently reviewed by two expert readers. Pair-wise differences between software estimates of penumbra and core volumes were calculated for each patient, with analysis stratified by large vessel occlusion (LVO) status (no-LVO, proximal M2, M1 and internal carotid artery-T [ICA-T]). Results 580 CTP studies were performed; 262 were normal, 146 technically poor, with 172 included in the final analysis. 79/172 (45.9%) had LVO; proximal M2 (n=21), M1 (n=38) and ICA-T (n=20). Overall, statistically significant pair-wise differences were seen for both penumbra and core estimates (P Conclusion Core and penumbra volume estimates vary significantly between CTP software packages. There are minimal differences in patients with non-LVO stroke, with the greatest differences seen in patients with ICA-T occlusions. |
