Template:MR studies CVA/TIA

MR Imaging (for Rule-Out CVA or TIA)

• MRI Brain with DWI, ADC (without contrast) AND
• Cervical vascular imaging (ACEP Level B in patients with high short-term risk for stroke):
  • MRA brain (without contrast) AND
  • MRA neck (without contrast)
    • May instead use Carotid CTA or US (Carotid US slightly less sensitive than MRA) (ACEP Level C)