What Tests Are Done After a Tia?
These May Include Mri (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) or Ct (Computed Tomography), Scans of the Head, Blood Pressure Measurements, Blood Tests to Check Clotting...
These may include MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or CT (computed tomography), scans of the head, blood pressure measurements, blood tests to check clotting, blood sugar and cholesterol levels, ECG (electrocardiogram) to look for an irregular heart rhythm, ultrasound (Doppler scan) of the carotid arteries to check for ...
Should you have an MRI after a TIA?
Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the preferred and most sensitive modality after transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke. It should include diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and should be completed within 24 hours of symptom onset1,2; its use is 3-fold.Should I see a neurologist after a TIA?
Always treat a TIA as seriously as you would a stroke. "Even though the symptoms resolve, there might be damage to the brain, so you need to see a neurologist," Dr. Rost advises.
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