What Is Cerebrovascular Accident?
9. Diagnosis
Using FAST will help to give a preliminary diagnosis, but further tests will need to be undertaken. This will include a brief physical exam by a professional. This includes checking the patient’s reflexes, looking for abnormalities in blood flow, and checking the patient’s blood pressure.
Imaging tests will also likely be requested in order to get a picture of the patient’s circulatory system. This will help professionals pinpoint what the problem is, and where it is. The functioning of the heart will also be tested. Blood samples may also be tested to help look for factors that are associated with a stroke.
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