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Stroke
Frequently Asked Questions
12. What is a CT scan? - cont'd
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CT scan also has unique diagnostic benefits. It will quickly rule
out a hemorrhage, and can occasionally show a tumor that might
mimic a stroke. It may even show evidence of early infarction -- an
area of tissue that is dead or dying due to a loss of blood supply.
Infarctions generally show up on a CT scan about six to eight hours
after the start of stroke symptoms.
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