A 44-year-old male presents with left arm and leg weakness. On assessment, he has significant weakness (MRC 2/5) of the left upper/lower limb in addition to sensory and visual neglect. He is treated for a right middle cerebral aery territory stroke. Which of the following investigation is likely to be least helpful in determining the cause of the stroke?
Visual neglect- Coical feature / Coical stroke in the patient EEG is not recommended in cases of CVA. It is used in cases of Epilepsy and seizures. Lipid profile- tells us about atherosclerosis which is one of the leading cause for developing ischemic stroke. Carotid aery doppler- also helps to identify atherosclerosis Autoimmune panel- Antiphospholipid Ab syndrome (Recurrent aerial & venous thrombosis) also contribute to developing ischemic stroke, so can be used. These along with ECG, TTE/ TEE are recommended for diagnosing of acute cerebrovascular accident (CVA), coical stroke in MCA.
EEG
Lipid profile
Carotid aery doppler
Autoimmune panel
Stroke and TIA