Formula:
The Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) begins with a baseline of 10 points. For each specific brain region (caudate, lentiform, internal capsule, insular ribbon, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6) showing early ischemic changes on a non-contrast CT scan, 1 point is subtracted from the initial 10.
Variables:
- Baseline: 10 points
- Affected Region: -1 point (for each of 10 regions)