CINA-ASPECTS is a computer-aided diagnosis software device used to assist clinicians, including stroke physicians and radiologists, in the assessment and characterization of brain tissue abnormalities using CT image data. Is indicated for evaluation of patients presenting for diagnostic imaging workup with known MCA or ICA occlusion, for evaluation of extent of disease and provides information that may be useful in the characterization of early ischemic (acute) brain tissue injury during image interpretation.1

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Clinical Workflow


Non-enhanced (non-contract) head CT images
Matrix size ≥256 x 256 (rectangular matrix accepted)
Axial acquisition only
Slice thickness ≤ 2.5 mm with no gap between successive slices
Head First-Supine (HFS) or Feet First-Supine (FFS) patient position
Radiation dose parameters: 100 kVp to 160 kVp, recommended: 120 to 140 kVp,
Reconstruction diameter above 170 mm,
Soft tissue reconstruction kernel.
Reconstruction diameter above 170 mm
Soft tissue reconstruction kernel.
EU risk class and CE marking
CINA-ASPECTS has CE marking and risk class I.
Reimbursement status
Not reimbursed.
Contraindications
- CINA-ASPECTS is not intended for use with head CT scans acquired in the presence of contrast media.
- CINA-ASPECTS is not intended for use on head CT scans containing evidence of hemorrhage (intracranial, subarachnoid, microbleeds, etc.).
- CINA-ASPECTS is not intended for use on head CT scans displaying neurological pathologies other than acute ischemic stroke, such as tumors or abscesses, or post-surgical conditions, such as craniectomy.
Target population
- CINA (for ICH): Patients with suspected ICH.
- CINA (for LVO): Patients with suspected LVO.
Limitations
- Despite the data quality check performed by CINA-ASPECTS on DICOM data (please refer to section: Acquisition protocol requirements for an optimal use), the limitations below refer to situations in which the device ASPECTS may provide incorrect scoring:
- Inadequate field of view,
- Notable image noise,
- Significant motion artifacts,
- Severe streak artifacts,
- Presence of chronic (old) infarcts. CINA-ASPECTS is not intended to detect chronic (old) infarcts and may incorrectly classify them as early ischemic changes.
- The automatically generated ASPECT score is provided for informational purposes; the definite ASPECT being established by clinicians which are ultimately responsible for reviewing full images per the ASPECTS standard of care radiologist assessment.


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