Stroke Diagnosis

A physician may order one or more of the following tests to determine if a patient has suffered a stroke. They include:

• Imaging Tests - This test is used to present doctors with a clear picture of the brain. Using CT (computed tomography) scanning, MRI ( magnetic resonance imaging) scanning and MRA (Magnetic Resonance Angiography), doctors are able to pinpoint whether a stroke was caused by a blockage or by bleeding in the brain.
• Electrical Tests - Doctors will use an EEG (electroencephalogram) to record electrical impulses and sensory processes of the brain.
• Blood Flow Tests - (learn more) These are considered Doppler ultrasound tests that will highlight any changes in the blood flow to the brain.

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