Duplex scan of blood vessels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Sometimes strokes are caused by narrow blood vessels in the neck. Clots can attach on to these narrow areas to block the vessel or the clots can fly off into the brain to cause a stroke. The Duplex scan uses sound waves to take pictures of the blood vessels in the neck and to measure the blood flow through them. It is performed in the X Ray department on the floor above the clinic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brain scans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Strokes are due to part of the brain being damaged. This occurs when a blood vessel blocks or bursts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A brain scan can identify whether a blood vessel has blocked or burst. If the stroke is mild then sometimes the brain scan is normal but usually it will show the damaged area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CT scans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n CT brain scan uses X-rays to take pictures of your brain and can show up areas of damage. The inside of the machine rotates which allows
MRI scan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n The MRI scanner uses magnetism to take very detailed pictures of the brain. It does not use any form of x-rays and although stronger than the earths magnetic field, it is considered completely safe. The MRI scanner is a large tube that is open at both ends. The scanner is fitted with lights and a fan. There is a mirror to allow you to see the radiographer during some types of scan. The machine can be rather noisy and some people find it claustrophobic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Electroencephalogram (EEG)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n If the doctor suspects an irregular brain wave rhythm which might occur in an epileptic seizure he may organise an electoencephalogram (EEG). It involves sticking electrodes on the \u00a0scalp connected by wires to a machine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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