Imaging Advances in Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage and Implications for Therapeutic Approaches

Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a severe form of stroke associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Despite significant research efforts focused on identifying modifiable factors and developing surgical approaches to limit hematoma expansion and secondary brain injury, there remains a critical gap in accurately selecting patients who are likely to benefit from these interventions. Recent advancements in neuroimaging paired with those in artificial intelligence offer a promising avenue for addressing this challenge. This research proposal aims to investigate the role of quantitative and emerging imaging techniques in diagnosing, predicting, and managing patients with intracerebral hemorrhage.



Through this comprehensive Research Topic, we aim to bridge the current gap in accurately selecting patients for surgical interventions in intracerebral hemorrhage. Advanced neuroimaging techniques hold the potential to revolutionize the management of ICH, leading to improved patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.



We welcome the submission of Original Research, Review, Mini-review, and Perspective articles covering, but not limited to, the following subtopics:



a) To explore imaging predictors of parenchymal and intraventricular hematoma expansion in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage.

b) To explore imaging predictors perihematomal expansion in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage.

c) To assess the current status of surgical therapies and their impact on clinical outcomes in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage.

d) To evaluate the potential of advanced neuroimaging techniques and those of artificial intelligence for accurate patient selection to optimize the benefits of interventions and limit primary and secondary brain injury.