Question
Investigation of choice for this condition as shown in image with arrow
A. Enhanced MRI
B. MRI
C. CT scan
D. Angiograpy
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Correct Answer » C
Explanation
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Ans is. C CT scan
This condition is acute subarachnoid hemorrhage
CT scan of the head to look for bleeding in your skull. If the results are inconclusive, otherwise may use a contrast dye during the procedure.
Other tests include:
- an MRI scan, which uses radio waves to get clear, detailed images of the brain
- a cerebral angiography, which uses an X-ray and injected dye to detect blood flow in the brain
- a transcranial ultrasound, which detects blood flow in the arteries within the brain
- lumbar puncture to see if blood cells are found in the cerebrospinal fluid
