The UF Health Comprehensive Stroke Program features the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of stroke. The program's nurse specialists provide stroke education and screening throughout the community. University of Florida physicians diagnose stroke through a thorough review of the patient. Recognizing stroke symptoms early can greatly improve a patient's outcome.
Diffusion and perfusion MRI Stroke patients may be evaluated by a specialized MRI that is able to detect stroke damage earlier than routine MRI and differentiate the damage from other mimicking conditions. These tests often allow our stroke-trained neurologists to employ clot-busting drugs at the earliest possible time after stroke symptom onset.
Computed tomography scan (CT scan) A brain computed tomography (to-MOG-rah-fee) scan, or brain CT scan, is a painless test that uses x-rays to take clear, detailed pictures of your brain. This test often is done right after a stroke is suspected. A brain CT scan can show bleeding in the brain or damage to the brain cells from a stroke.
Computed tomography angiography (CTA) Computed tomography angiography (CTA) is a scan that looks at the blood vessels in a person who had a stroke to identify exactly where a blockage exists. CTA is used to determine if the person who had a stroke is a good candidate for interventional therapies.
Computed tomography perfusion (CTP) CT perfusion scanning is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. CT scanning combines special x-ray equipment with sophisticated computers to produce multiple images or pictures of the inside of the body. These images can be read within minutes with special software.
The tPA went in and blasted part of the clot out. After that? Bang. My right arm and leg popped up.
