Diagnostic Tests for Stroke symptoms

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Tests and diagnosis discussion for Stroke symptoms:

Stroke is diagnosed through several techniques: a short neurological examination, blood tests, CT scans, MRI scans, Doppler ultrasound, and arteriography. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Stroke Information Page: NINDS)

Before a stroke can be treated, diagnostic tests must be performed. Health care providers must find out what kind of stroke it is to treat it correctly. A person thought to be having a stroke may have a neurological exam, blood tests and an electrocardiogram.

Other kinds of tests used in diagnosing stroke include:

· Imaging tests that give a picture of the brain. These include CT (computed tomography) scanning, sometimes called CAT scans, and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanning. CT scans are particularly useful for determining if a stroke is caused by a blockage or by bleeding in the brain.

· Electrical tests such as EEG (electroencephalogram) and an evoked response test to record the electrical impulses and sensory processes of the brain.

· Blood flow tests, such as Doppler ultrasound tests, to show any changes in the blood flow to the brain. (Source: excerpt from Stroke: NWHIC)

Doctors make an early diagnosis by studying symptoms, reviewing the patient's medical history, and performing tests such as a computerized tomography (CT) scan-a 3-dimensional x-ray of the brain. (Source: excerpt from Stroke Prevention and Treatment - Age Page - Health Information: NIA)

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