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Imaging recommendation · Neuro · Head & Neck

Pediatric stroke (focal neuro deficit)

Recommended: MRI Brain + MRA + cardiac echo + hypercoagulable is the preferred imaging study for pediatric stroke (focal neuro deficit). Often delayed diagnosis.

Recommended study

MRI Brain + MRA + cardiac echo + hypercoagulable

MRI IV contrast Preferred Neuro · Head & Neck EmergencyAcute inpatient Reviewed

Often delayed diagnosis. Etiologies: congenital heart, sickle cell, vasculopathy (moyamoya), prothrombotic.

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