Stroke from Atherosclerosis
Alternate Names : Brain Attack
How is the condition diagnosed?
The diagnosis of atherosclerosis is based on symptoms and a clinical
examination. An atherosclerotic plaque, or a buildup of fat and other
substances, can be seen on a carotid Doppler test. This test provides an image
of the inside walls of the main arteries, called the carotid arteries, which
take blood to the brain. An echocardiogram, which is a test using
ultrasound waves to look at the heart, can also pick up atherosclerotic
plaques.
Cranial MRIs and cranial CT
scans may be ordered to show the type, size, and location of the
stroke.
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