5th Edition of International Neurology Conference 2026

Abstract

Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide in developing countries. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is crucial for evaluating stroke due to its high sensitivity for detecting early ischemic changes in brain tissue. This study aims to evaluate the role of MRI in the evaluation of stroke. A observational study was performed among 28 patients who were referred for MRI brain examination for suspected stroke. MRI was performed using standard stroke imaging protocols. Demographic details, clinical and imaging data were analysed to assess imaging patterns and their impact on patient management. Our study included participants aged 39 to 83 years, with a mean of approximately 61 ± 12 years. he average age of the patients was approximately 61 years, with a variation of ±12 years. Stroke was observed more frequently in males than in females. Infarcts were the most common imaging finding, observed in 48.6% of cases, followed by vascular occlusions (21.4%), ischemic changes (17.3%), and haemorrhages (12.7%). Out of 28 patients included in the study, 13 (46.4%) underwent interventional treatment, including MRI-guided thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy. Infarcts were the most common imaging finding (78.6%), followed by vascular stenosis (42.8%) and haemorrhagic transformation (21.4%). There was a significant association observed between MRI findings and stroke diagnosis. In summary, MRI is a reliable and non-invasive procedure for early detection and evaluation of stroke. It is crucial for understanding the type and extent of brain injury and plays a significant role in planning treatments, including procedures such as thrombolysis and thrombectomy.