1. ANCILLARY PROCEDURES IN STROKE

2. ANCILLARY PROCEDURES FOR STROKE Computed Tomography Magnetic Resonance Imaging Magnetic Resonance Angiography Echo-Planar MR Imaging Magnetic Resonance Neurography Positron Emission Tomography Myelography

3. Spine Interventions Discography Selective Nerve Root and Epidural Spinal Injections

4. Others Spinal Angiography Interventional Neuroradiology

5. Diagnostic Interventions for acute CVA blood exams are recommended: complete blood count, serum glucose, serum electrolytes, creatinine, BUN, serum total protein, bilirubin, transaminases, coagulation tests. In patients with acute stroke, the lumbar puncture is recommended only when a subarachnoid haemorrhage is clinically suspected and the CT scan is negative.

6. Diagnostic Interventions for acute CVA The chest radiography is always suggested early after the hospital admission for the evaluation of heart failure, aspiration pneumonia or other possible cardiological or pulmonary early complications. The electrocardiogram is recommended in all suspected stroke victims who are admitted to an Emergency Room