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Would a ct scan of the brain show blocked arteries in detail?
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CT scan: CF scan is initial scan, if suggestive of blockage, MRI follows.
Answered 6/10/2014
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CTA: Best for imaging cerebral vessels. Ct only shows brain and skull.
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