Presentation
Initially left hemiparesia. Unresponsive.
Patient Data
Age: 90 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Hyperdense MCA sign
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Non-contrast CT of the brain demonstrates a hyperdense right middle cerebral artery.
Case Discussion
A hyperdense vessel is the earliest visible sign of infarction on CT.