Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score — tap each MCA-territory region showing early ischemic change.
Ganglionic level — 7 regions — slices at or below the caudate head; tap if abnormal
Supraganglionic level — 3 regions — slices above the caudate head (rostral to M1–M3)
10 / 10
No regions marked — normal CT (ASPECTS 10).
Apply to the MCA territory on non-contrast CT in acute ischemic stroke; 1 point is subtracted for each region with early ischemic change. ASPECTS ≤7 suggests a larger infarct / worse outcome. Decision support only — not a substitute for clinical judgment.
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