Hyperdense MCA sign on CT (>43 HU or >1.2 ratio) indicates acute MCA occlusion. Early sign of ischemic stroke with insular ribbon sign, precedes CT changes, guides intervention.
Radiology Case of the Day 63
| Radiology Case of the Day | By
Dr. Amar Udare, MD
| Last Updated On: March 7, 2026 | 3 minutes of reading
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