What is Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS)?
...as MRI or CT scans may be used. **Q: How is PCS Treated?** **A:** There is no specific cure for PCS. Treatment focuses on addressing and managing symptoms. Common treatment...
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What is Craniofacial Surgery Follow-Up: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...in some instances, CT and MRI scans may be performed to check on the structures that were operated on. Exposure to radiation during the scan has been linked to the...
What is Thalamotomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...bradykinesia, walking issues, and speech issues. How Does the Procedure Work? Before a thalamotomy is performed, the patient first undergoes a series of brain imaging scans, usually an MRI or...
What is Infection Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...MRI scans Sputum testing No single test can confirm an infection, so a number of these tests may be performed together. While some of these tests, such as imaging scans,...
What Is Viral Meningitis? Symptoms, Causes, and More.
...such as a CT or MRI can help a doctor look for brain changes possibly due to meningitis. Nasal swab: This test collects a sample of mucus to test for...
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis: 7 Questions to Ask Your Doctor
...also increases risk. How is NASH diagnosed? NASH diagnosis usually involves blood tests, imaging studies like ultrasounds or MRIs, and sometimes a liver biopsy to assess liver damage and inflammation....
What is Pulmonary Embolism?
...images of the heart. – **CT angiogram:** Scans the lungs to look for blood clots. – **Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI):** Provides detailed images of the lungs. ## Treatment Treatment for...
What is Craniotomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...or an MRI is used to guide the surgeon. If there’s a fluid overflow, which is normal in the event of intracranial pressure or bleeding, it is drained first before...
Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
...see how well your heart is functioning. Other tests for nonischemic cardiomyopathy can include: electrocardiogram cardiac catheterization chest X-ray or cardiac MRI blood tests stress test What’s the treatment for...