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[NotAMedStud !yyehqzhoSA No.2777479]

>computed tomography (CT)
>used to detect tumors and other abnormalities in the body

>other abnormalities

Does this include symptoms of stroke?

Hypothetical problem:
>Female, age 65
>Speech problems (can comprehend others)
>Motor loss in right hand (dropped cup of coffee)
>Significant reduction in strength, speed and coordination of right upper limbs
>slightly elevated cholesterol
>high blood preassure at the time
>smoker

>"Hurry, John - get a CT scan of her!"

Why the CT-scan?

Additional info
- No, I am not a med-student, this class was just for interest
- I haven't read enough on this subject
- Any help is appreciated
- I have the whole problem-text if provided details is insufficient.

In advance, thank you.

[Anonymous No.2777519]

As far as I know you can check on vessels and inflamed parts in the brain and spine that's why they do a CT scan,

[Anonymous No.2777545]

Actually the main reason they do a CT scan is to charge you thousands of dollars in order to cover the cost of performing medical procedures on uninsured patients who will never pay for the full cost of their treatment. In truth, even with upfront, maintenance, and staff costs, a CT scan should not cost more than a couple hundred dollars.

I'm talking about the United States here, of course.

[Anonymous No.2777583]

>>2777545
They do a CT scan after strokes in my country too and the statutory health insurance is penny pinching as fuck. I don't think they'll allow an unnecessary CT if it wastes their money.

[NotAMedStud !yyehqzhoSA No.2777770]

 

[Anonymous No.2778163]

>>2777519
Pretty much this. But we are talking about CT as in MRI. X-Rays can't do shit in your brain since they are basically all absorbed by your skull bone. Functional MRI can provide you with good angiography.