Diagnosis & Treatment

When seconds matter, turn to the team at Powers Health for quick and accurate stroke diagnosis. Our specialists use a simple neurological exam to find the location and severity of the stroke.

Your doctor may also perform one of the following diagnostic procedures:

• Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan: Usually the first diagnostic test performed after a stroke patient arrives in the Emergency Department, this test distinguishes whether the stroke was caused by bleeding in the brain, a blockage, or a blood clot that interrupted blood flow to the brain.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): This advanced diagnostic tool provides high-definition detail to locate damage, especially in small blood vessels.
• Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan: This scan measures brain cell metabolism to determine brain function, even if blood flow to the area appears to be diminished.

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