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Can previous strokes be seen on ct or mri of brain?
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Yes, MRI: can visualize almost all prior strokes. CT is somewhat less sensitive, and will be able to pick up most of the larger old strokes, but may not pick up very small old strokes.
Answered 4/14/2019
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