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Friday, June 8, 2012

TESTS THAT RULE OUT STROKE

Typically stroke risk is assessed by a good neurological exam coupled with a patient history followed by an imaging study (head CT or MRI). Stroke can be diagnosed or ruled out by assessing that.

A bleed caused by a cerebrovascular accident can be ruled out by Unenhanced CT of the head.

POSTED BY:  STEVEN AJLUNI, MD

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