Transient ischemic attack other diagnostic studies

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Overview

Other diagnostic tests which may help determine the underlying cause of cryptogenic TIA may include lupus anticoagulant, serum homocysteine levels, serum antiphospholipid antibodies, pregnancy test and chest X ray.^[1]

Other diagnostic studies

Other diagnostic tests which may help determine the underlying cause of cryptogenic TIA may include:^[1]

Lupus anticoagulant
Serum homocysteine levels
Serum antiphospholipid antibodies
Pregnancy test
Chest X ray

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Bushnell C, Siddiqi Z, Morgenlander JC, Goldstein LB (2001). “Use of specialized coagulation testing in the evaluation of patients with acute ischemic stroke”. Neurology. 56 (5): 624–7. PMID 11245714.

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[pmid11245714-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Bushnell C, Siddiqi Z, Morgenlander JC, Goldstein LB (2001). “Use of specialized coagulation testing in the evaluation of patients with acute ischemic stroke”. Neurology. 56 (5): 624–7. PMID 11245714.

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