CVD DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION
*‡ Cerebral Angiography , digital subtraction angiography, CT angiography, MRA, Doppler u/s all provide information about carotid and intracranial circulation ‡ Partial Prothrombin time (PTT) or International Normalized Ratio (INR) if anticoagulation is considered. Blood levels are monitored to document therapuetic ranges and determine dosing. PTT is utilized for heparin therapy and INR is utilized for oral warfarin (Coumadin) therapy.
**‡ Diffusion-weighted MRI may be done to rule out stroke. ‡ Transesophageal echocardiography to rule out emboli from heart.
**CVA
↧