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Will an mri show if someone is having a mini stroke?
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Timing is important: The most sensitive test to determine if someone is having a mini stroke is the neurological examination. A ct scan or MRI scan will confirm or refute the clinical suspicion of a mini stroke. Changes on MRI scan after a stroke can be seen fairly quickly. However, the clinical examination is key.
Answered 11/28/2017
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MRI Ministroke: Mri may or may not show any abnormalities after a ministroke. The diagnosis is clinical made by a neurologist.
Answered 1/18/2014
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