Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARs)

Next day at the TIA Clinic

Iain comes back to the TIA Clinic with his wife, he has just been to have his carotid duplex and the doctor has the results of his tests from the previous day. The doctor explains that although the CT scan was normal it is important to realise that this does not exclude a stroke. After a minor ischaemic stroke the CT brain scan is often normal.

An update on Iain's test results

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Topic Loop:

NAME: Iain Hill

DOB: 03/05/35

Patient No: 12355660
  • FBC normal
  • ESR = 23mm/hr (normal)
  • U & Es normal
  • LFTs normal
  • Cholesterol = 4.8 mmol/l
  • Blood sugar – 11.0 mmol/l
  • ECG – sinus rhythm, changes of an established MI
  • Echocardiogram – showed pacing wire but no other abnormality

Carotid duplex results:

  • 85% stenosis at origin of right internal carotid
  • 40% stenosis at origin of left internal carotid

 

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