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CT scan without contrast is the initial test performed to diagnose ischemic stroke and rule out hemorrhagic stroke. It has sensitivity of 16% and specificity of 96% gor diagnosing ischemic stroke in the emergency setting.<ref name="pmid17258669">{{cite journal | last=Chalela | first=J | coauthors=Kidwell C, Nentwich L et al. | title=Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography in emergency assessment of patients with suspected acute stroke: a prospective comparison | journal=Lancet | volume=369 | issue=9558 | pages=293-8 | year=2007 | url=http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pubmed&pubmedid=17258669 | pmid=17258669 | accessdate=2008-01-22 }}</ref> | |||
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CT scan without contrast is the initial test performed to diagnose ischemic stroke and rule out hemorrhagic stroke. It has sensitivity of 16% and specificity of 96% gor diagnosing ischemic stroke in the emergency setting.[1]
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- ↑ Chalela, J (2007). "Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography in emergency assessment of patients with suspected acute stroke: a prospective comparison". Lancet. 369 (9558): 293–8. PMID 17258669. Retrieved 2008-01-22. Unknown parameter
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