Course
CT/MR perfusion imaging — penumbra vs core and how maps guide urgent decisions (Advanced)
Advanced course: perfusion imaging estimates blood flow patterns to distinguish likely irreversibly injured core from potentially salvageable penumbra in selected cases. Learn what maps mean and limits
FoundationsCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced30 minPlain (6–8)
Educational only
Educational only — not medical advice.
What you'll learn
- Understand ‘core’ vs ‘penumbra’ at a high level
- Know what perfusion imaging is used for in selected acute decisions
- Recognize limits and why results are interpreted with clinical context
- Ask what the imaging suggests for treatment options
Practice check
Check your understanding
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