An assessment of the cost-effectiveness of magnetic resonance, including diffusion-weighted imaging, in patients with transient ischaemic attack and minor stroke: a systematic review, meta-analysis and economic evaluation

Background: Patients with transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke need rapid treatment of risk factors to prevent recurrent stroke. ABCD2 score or magnetic resonance diffusion-weighted brain imaging (MR DWI) may help assessment and treatment. Objectives: Is MR with DWI cost-effective in str...

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Main Authors: Joanna Wardlaw, Miriam Brazzelli, Hector Miranda, Francesca Chappell, Paul McNamee, Graham Scotland, Zahid Quayyum, Duncan Martin, Kirsten Shuler, Peter Sandercock, Martin Dennis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2014-04-01
Series:Health Technology Assessment
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/hta18270