Publications by authors named "I Barnaure-Nachbar"

Introduction: Our goal was to assess whether use of a standardized clinical protocol improves efficiency for patients who present to the emergency department (ED) with symptoms of transient ischemic attack (TIA).

Methods: We performed a structured, retrospective, cohort study at a large, urban, tertiary care academic center. In July 2012 this hospital implemented a standardized protocol for patients with suspected TIA.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF
Article Synopsis
  • The article reviews advanced magnetic resonance (MR) techniques used to study brain diseases, focusing on diffusion and perfusion imaging methods.
  • It discusses the models for processing these images and the theoretical foundations of quantitative imaging techniques.
  • The review also covers the advantages and limitations of various MR techniques, typical artifacts, and emerging technologies in neuroimaging.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Ischemia of the spinal cord is a rare entity with a poor prognosis. Brain ischemia is no longer a diagnostic challenge; on the contrary, ischemia of the spinal cord remains difficult, particularly in children. In this article, we illustrate the principal causes in children and adults, clinical presentation, different techniques for the diagnosis by MR imaging (diffusion, spinal MR angiography, and 1.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF