ASPECTS (Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score)

ASPECTS (Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score) is a grading system used by doctors to assess the severity of a stroke on a brain CT scan. It divides the affected brain area into ten regions; each region showing signs of damage or lack of blood flow scores one point. A higher score (closer to 10) indicates less brain damage and a better chance for recovery, while a lower score suggests more extensive damage and potentially poorer outcomes. This score helps guide treatment decisions and predict prognosis in stroke patients.