🏷️ Neurological
💰 Estimated Cost: ৳ ৩,৫০০ - ৳ ৯,০০০
Brain Stroke & Neurological Disorders
🩺 Common Clinical Symptoms:
Sudden facial droop, weakness or paralysis of one arm/leg, slurred speech, sudden loss of vision, severe unexplainable headache, loss of balance.
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Primary & Essential Diagnostic Tests
These initial diagnostic tests are prescribed at the onset of symptoms for initial screening and triage:
1. Non-Contrast CT Scan of Brain (Emergency - to differentiate Ischemic vs Hemorrhagic Stroke)\n2. Random Blood Sugar (RBS)\n3. Blood Pressure check
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Confirmatory & Specialized Advanced Tests
These secondary confirmatory tests help identify organ involvement, stage, and specialized therapeutic path:
1. MRI of Brain with Diffusion Weighted Imaging (DWI)\n2. MR Angiogram (MRA) / CT Angiogram of Brain & Neck\n3. Carotid Doppler Ultrasonography\n4. Fasting Lipid Profile & Serum Homocysteine\n5. 2D Echocardiogram (to rule out cardiac embolus)
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⏱️ Sample Collection Preparation & Rules
Emergency CT scan must be performed immediately without any delay. Remove all metallic items, watches, and jewelry before CT/MRI scans.
⚠️ Clinical Advisory
Doctors may customize test orders based on specific patient health profiles and comorbidities. Always review findings with a certified physician.