User:Cms1982/Cerebral infarction

== Computed tomography (CT) and MRI scanning will show damaged area in the brain. A CT scan will rule out a hemorrhagic stroke, is cheaper for the patient, and can be found in almost all hospitals unlike a MRI. Once a hemorrhagic stroke is ruled out TPA can be given. A MRI is the best imaging test to diagnose an acute cerebral infarct with in 6 hours of symptoms starting. It can also help time when the stroke happened. The biggest problem with a MRI is it can't be done on a patient with certain metallic implants or if the patient is claustrophobic. The blockage will also appear on the angiogram. In people who die of cerebral infarction, an autopsy of stroke may give a clue about the duration from the infarction onset until the time of death. copied from  == Major risk factors for cerebral infarction are generally the same as for. These include, , , , and. There are also risks that can't be changed. These include age and premenopausal women. A person risks double each decade after the age of 55. Women who are on hormones, such as menopausal women, also have a higher risk of having a stroke. The / (AHA/ASA) recommends controlling these risk factors in order to prevent stroke. The AHA/ASA guidelines also provide information on how to prevent stroke if someone has more specific concerns, such as or pregnancy. It is also possible to calculate the risk of stroke in the next decade based on information gathered through the.