Transient ischemic attack laboratory findings
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aysha Anwar, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Overview
There is no specific diagnostic test for TIA and clinical assessment remains the gold standard for making diagnosis of ischemic stroke. However, tests which may be performed in patients suspected to have TIA to identify risk factors associated with future stroke or subsequent TIA attack include blood clotting tests such as PT, APTT and INR, blood chemistry, complete blood count (CBC), HbA1c, cardiac markers, RFTS, C-reaction protein, ESR (Sedimentation rate), serum lipids and tests for syphilis, Lyme disease, and other infections.[1]
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
There is no specific diagnostic test for TIA and clinical assessment remains the gold standard for making diagnosis of ischemic stroke. However, following tests may be performed in patients suspected to have TIA to identify risk factors associated with future stroke or subsequent TIA attack:[1]
- Blood clotting tests such as PT, APTT and INR
- Blood chemistry
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- HbA1c
- Cardiac markers
- RFTS
- C-reaction protein
- ESR (Sedimentation rate)
- Serum lipids
- Tests for syphilis, Lyme disease, and other infections
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Easton JD, Saver JL, Albers GW, Alberts MJ, Chaturvedi S, Feldmann E; et al. (2009). “Definition and evaluation of transient ischemic attack: a scientific statement for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Stroke Council; Council on Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia; Council on Cardiovascular Radiology and Intervention; Council on Cardiovascular Nursing; and the Interdisciplinary Council on Peripheral Vascular Disease. The American Academy of Neurology affirms the value of this statement as an educational tool for neurologists”. Stroke. 40 (6): 2276–93. doi:10.1161/STROKEAHA.108.192218. PMID 19423857.
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