Stroke

Indications for CT scanning in stroke patients

Stroke is a clinical diagnosis

Urgent brain imaging may be required if

• Thrombolysis is an option considered
• There is a clinical deterioration in the patient's condition
• SAH is suspected
• Hydrocephalus 2⁰ to intracerebral blood is suspected
• Trauma is suspected
• Any patient with Bleeding Tendency (including anticoagulation treatment)