How is stroke diagnosed?

How is stroke diagnosed?

If you may have had a stroke, a healthcare provider will likely:

• Check whether you can move your face muscles, arms and legs.
• Determine whether you are thinking clearly by asking simple questions or asking you to describe a picture or object.
• Order tests to take pictures of your brain, such as a CT scan or MRI.
• Use other tests to examine your heart (electrocardiogram) or blood vessels (ultrasound or arteriogram).