Perfusion imaging in acute ischemic stroke: let us improve the science before changing clinical practice.

Perfusion imaging in acute ischemic stroke is a promising technique; we have a responsibility to design research studies that increase the understanding of the role of this tool in acute ischemic stroke treatment by enrolling more patients in research studies rather than jumping the gun and using the tool as a clinical aid.

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