RAPID software
Also written as: RAPID — Radiological Assessment and Perfusion Image Demonstration
Automated imaging analysis platform that processes CT perfusion data to calculate stroke core and penumbra volumes for treatment selection.
Full Definition
RAPID (Radiological Assessment and Perfusion Image Demonstration) is a FDA-approved software platform that provides automated analysis of CT perfusion and MR perfusion imaging in acute stroke. The software generates parametric maps of cerebral blood flow, cerebral blood volume, and mean transit time, automatically calculating ischemic core and penumbra volumes. RAPID analysis helps clinicians make evidence-based decisions about thrombolytic therapy and mechanical thrombectomy by providing standardized, reproducible measurements. The platform has been integral to major stroke trials and is widely used in clinical practice for patient selection in extended time windows.
Usage
Usage note: Trademark name; capitalize appropriately.
In Context
- "RAPID software analysis showed a core volume of 25 mL and penumbra volume of 95 mL, favoring intervention." — Stroke imaging report
- "The patient met thrombectomy criteria based on RAPID software mismatch calculations." — Treatment decision