Objective To explore the application of volume perfusion CT (VPCT) imaging with dual-source CT in diagnosis of acute cerebral ischemic stroke. Methods Twenty-seven cases with clinically suspected acute ischemic stroke underwent plain CT and VPCT within 4-72 h after the onset of symptoms. The parameter map of cerebral blood flow (CBF), cerebral blood volume (CBV), time to drain (TTD) and mean transit time (MTT) were analyzed. Meanwhile dynamic CT angiography (4D-CTA) images were obtained. MRI DWI was performed within 48 h after VPCT. Results VPCT showed 70 hypoperfusion areas corresponding to clinical symptoms in the 27 patients. MRI DWI confirmed that 53 lesions were infarct foci. And 4D-CTA showed vascular lesions in 14 patients. Conclusions Dual-source CT can obtain VPCT and 4D-CTA images at the same time, which provides the reference for clinical treatment and prognosis evaluation.