Hemorrhagic Stroke: Diagnosis & Tests (Stroke, Brain Attack, CVA, Cerebrovascular Accident)

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Alternate Names : Stroke, Brain Attack, CVA, Cerebrovascular Accident

Cranial MRIs and cranial CT scans may be ordered to show the type, size, and location of the stroke.

Blood tests may be done if the person is on blood-thinning medication. Blood flow tests using ultrasound or angiography may be used.

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Author: Gerald C. McIntosh, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/13/01

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