Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Ischaemic stroke, the most common type of stroke, can be caused by several mechanisms, including intracranial stenosis, carotid stenosis and atrial fibrillation. Ultrasound-based techniques such as Doppler, Transcranial Doppler (TCD), and Carotid ultrasonography, together with contrast-enhanced ultrasound techniques, have emerged as safe, low-cost and effective methods for detecting and evaluating vascular abnormalities in relation to stroke. By employing ultrasound techniques, neurosonologists can obtain real-time images and valuable hemodynamic information, enabling accurate diagnosis and aiding in the development of effective treatment strategies. This themed article collection aims to delve into the realm of neurosonology in stroke, shedding light on its significance in stroke management and providing a comprehensive understanding of its applications.

The primary objective of this themed article collection is two-fold. Firstly, it seeks to explore the role of neurosonology in diagnosing and monitoring patients with stenosis. Secondly, it aims to emphasise the importance of neurosonolgy in assessing the frequency of young patients with ischemic stroke due to patent foramen ovale (PFO), a common yet underdiagnosed cause. By addressing these goals, we aim to highlight the critical role of neurosonology in enhancing the accuracy of stroke diagnosis and contributing to the development of tailored treatment approaches.

This themed article collection aims to provide novel research and comprehensive reviews on the latest advances in neurosonology in stroke detection and management. We invite researchers across the globe working in this field to submit manuscripts in the form of Original Articles, Reviews, Perspectives, and Case Studies. By synthesizing innovative new research with up-to-date reviews of the state of the art, this collection will provide new insights into the application of neurosonology in stroke diagnosis and management, further advance the field, and improve patient outcomes. Through the articles submitted, we hope to demonstrate the significance and relevance of neurosonology in diagnosing and managing ischaemic stroke, highlight recent advances in the field, and guide future research in this area.

We invite researchers to submit manuscripts, including original research, reviews, and perspectives, to contribute to this themed article collection.

The themes for the manuscript collection include, but are not limited to:

1. Neurosonology in the diagnosis and management of intracranial and carotid stenosis.
2. Vasomotor reactivity and its clinical relevance in determining the severity of stenosis.
3. The frequency of intracranial and carotid stenosis in ischaemic stroke patients across different geographic regions.
4. Role of TCD in detecting stenosis in the posterior circulation.
5. The frequency of young ischaemic stroke patients due to PFO, and the implications of these findings.
6. The role of neurosonology in predicting recurrent ischaemic strokes.
7. Comparative analysis between neurosonology and other imaging modalities in evaluating intracranial and carotid stenosis.
8. Recent advances and current research findings in neurosonology for ischaemic stroke detection and management.
9. The indications and limitations of neurosonology in the stroke management protocol.
10. Future directions in neurosonology for the management of ischaemic stroke.

Impact

Frontiers in Stroke

Acute Stroke and Interventional Therapies

Participating Journals

Frontiers in Neurology

Stroke