Is there a test to determine if a stroke occurred several years ago?

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calicoharbor@aol.com - 26 Oct 2005 20:13 GMT

Can anyone tell me if there is a test that can be done to determine
whether or not somebody did indeed suffer a minor stroke, that may have
occurred a few years back. Thanks in advance for your time and effort
regarding this question.

Best Regards,
Linda

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Bill - 26 Oct 2005 22:05 GMT

> Can anyone tell me if there is a test that can be done to determine
> whether or not somebody did indeed suffer a minor stroke, that may have
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> Best Regards,
> Linda

There are many tests that might show if there were some amount of tissue
damage - MRI, CT scan, injecting dye via the arm, just seeing how a person
walks etc. You should see a neurologist.

Bill

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Robert - 26 Oct 2005 22:17 GMT

> > Can anyone tell me if there is a test that can be done to determine
> > whether or not somebody did indeed suffer a minor stroke, that may have
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> Bill

Here is a more complete list. One generally looks for risk factors which
would be present today as they were years ago if it were a stroke. Serial
changes in those test parameters such as MRI with any new symptoms is also
helpful.

Hit the "next page" at the bottom of the page on the link to continue on for
more info.

http://www.strokecenter.org/pat/diagnosis/tests.htm

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calicoharbor@aol.com - 27 Oct 2005 01:10 GMT

Thank you both for replying with very helpful information. I have been
searching hours and hours at various web pages and have not been able
to find the information I had been looking for. I am truely grateful
for you taking the time to reply and providing very helpful
information. Your the Best!!!

Best Regards, Linda

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