Journal of Neurosonology and Neuroimaging

Review Article

December 31, 2024

Transcranial Doppler in Neurointervention: Applications in Endovascular Thrombectomy and Carotid Artery Stenting

Minyoul Baik

J Neurosonol Neuroimag. 2024;16(2):25-35.

Recent advances in neurointerventional strategies, including the endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) techniques, have revolutionized ischemic stroke management by expanding treatment options and improving patient outcomes. Conventional...

Review Article

December 31, 2024

Safety and Efficacy of Endovascular Therapy in Distal Vessel Occlusions

Apostolos Safouris, Lina Palaiodimou, Georgios Magoufis, Odysseas Kargiotis, Klearchos Psychogios, Aikaterini Theodorou, Tatiana Sidiropoulou, Frantzeska Frantzeskaki, Michail Mantatzis, Stavros Spiliopoulos, et al.

J Neurosonol Neuroimag. 2024;16(2):36-50.

Endovascular therapy (EVT) is strongly indicated for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) caused by large vessel occlusion (LVO) in the anterior and posterior circulation according to international recommendations, but the benefit...

Review Article

December 31, 2024

The Pathophysiology of Syncope and the Role of Transcranial Doppler in its Diagnostic Evaluation

Bang-Hoon Cho

J Neurosonol Neuroimag. 2024;16(2):51-62.

Syncope, defined as the transient loss of consciousness due to reduced cerebral blood flow, is a common clinical presentation across patients of all age groups; however, it poses diagnostic challenges...

Review Article

December 31, 2024

Microembolic Signals on Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography: A Narrative Review of a Decade of Evidence

JoonNyung Heo

J Neurosonol Neuroimag. 2024;16(2):63-70.

Microembolic signals (MESs), detected via transcranial Doppler ultrasonography, are essential biomarkers for assessing cerebrovascular risk, embolic events, and treatment outcomes. In this review, studies published between 2014 and 2024 were...

Review Article

December 31, 2024

Characteristic magnetic resonance imaging Features of Disorders Causing Dorsal Column Myelopathy

Juyeon Yi, Hyung Jun Park, Bio Joo, Mina Park, Sang Hyun Suh, Sung Jun Ahn

J Neurosonol Neuroimag. 2024;16(2):71-85.

The spinal cord is a complex and densely packed structure of nerve tissue, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an excellent imaging modality for evaluating its pathologies. Among the distinct...

Original Article

December 31, 2024

Association between Coronary Artery Calcification and Carotid Plaque Using Health Check-Up Data

Minsoo Sung, Yo Han Jung, Young Hoon Yoon, Kyung-Yul Lee

J Neurosonol Neuroimag. 2024;16(2):86-92.

Background: Coronary artery calcification and carotid plaque are recognized indicators of atherosclerosis, both linked to elevated cardiovascular and cerebrovascular risks. This study investigates the association between coronary artery calcification and...

Original Article

December 31, 2024

Impact of Ultrasound Education Following Neuroanatomy Class for First-Year Medical Students: A Survey-Based Study

Kwanju Song, Jong Wook Shin, Hee-Jung Song

J Neurosonol Neuroimag. 2024;16(2):93-99.

Background: Although ultrasound is widely used in clinical practice, educational opportunities for medical students, particularly those in neurology, remain limited. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of neurological US...

Case Report

December 31, 2024

Anterior Inferior Cerebellar Arteries Infarction Presenting Initially as Vestibular Neuronitis with Labyrinthine Artery Thrombus

Sanghyun Kim, Jusuck Lee, Dae-Woong Bae

J Neurosonol Neuroimag. 2024;16(2):100-102.

It is difficult to distinguish acute labyrinthine artery infarction from peripheral vertigo conditions, such as vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis. Despite comprehensive neurological examinations, differentiating between these conditions remains challenging, and...

Case Report

December 31, 2024

Clival Osteomyelitis and Abscess Leading to Bilateral Pontine Infarction and Basilar Artery Pseudoaneurysm

Minsoo Sung, Yo Han Jung, Kyung-Yul Lee

J Neurosonol Neuroimag. 2024;16(2):103-106.

Brainstem infarction can be a critical condition, typically due to ischemic mechanisms such as large artery atherosclerosis, small vessel disease, or cardioembolic sources. In rare instances, infectious or inflammatory etiologies...