to answer two major questions:
Did a stroke occur, and what caused the event?
Depending on the situation, doctors may use neurological examination, blood tests, brain imaging such as CT or MRI, imaging of blood vessels, and tests for heart-related causes such as abnormal heart rhythms.
MRI with diffusion-weighted imaging is particularly useful for detecting brain tissue changes after suspected TIA.
Finding the cause can help doctors choose strategies to reduce the risk of another event.
Don’t Take Aspirin on Your Own During Suspected Stroke Symptoms
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