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If stroke was being caused by cervical artery dissection, would there be any changes seen on a head mri and mrv? or would neck have to be scanned?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Yes,: since a stroke results in ischemic damage to the brain, it will show up on the head MRI. A carotid dissection would likely require the neck to be scanned for diagnosis.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

If stroke was being caused by cervical artery dissection, would there be any changes seen on a head mri and mrv? or would neck have to be scanned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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