Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Diagnosis
How will your doctor diagnose you with this condition? Learn about the tests, exams, processes, and other information relating to the diagnosis of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage below.
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How to Diagnose Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will also be done.
Tests may include the following:
- CT scan of the head-a type of x-ray that uses a computer to make pictures of structures inside the head
- Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)-a procedure to determine if there is blood in the cerebrospinal fluid
- Angiogram-a type of x-ray that takes images of the brain's blood vessels after dye is injected in the bloodstream
- CT angiogram-a type of x-ray that looks at the blood vessels in the head and neck
- MRI scan-a test that uses magnetic waves to make pictures of structures inside the brain and neck
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