J Neuroradiology
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To evaluate the prognostic accuracy of combining perfusion CT (PCT) and thrombolysis in brain ischemia (TIBI) ultrasonographic grade in the triage of stroke patients who will benefit from thrombolysis and in predicting the clinical outcome. ⋯ PCT was the most accurate predictor of both thrombolytic therapy benefit and clinical outcome. The TIBI score was useful for determining whether or not to perform intravenous therapy alone or as a combined therapy.