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\nStroke is a medical emergency. Tests for stroke usually start when you're in the ambulance, before you get to the hospital. This is one reason why it's important to call 911 for a stroke, rather than have someone drive you to the hospital. The goals of the tests are to figure out whether you've had a stroke, what type of stroke you've had, and what caused the stroke. This will help your doctors plan your treatment.
\nAfter you call 911 and the ambulance arrives, an ambulance worker will start the stroke exam. A doctor will continue the exam at the hospital. The ambulance worker or doctor will:
\nAt the hospital, you will probably get at least one imaging test that allows your doctor to see inside your brain, see how much damage was done and where the stroke happened. Some imaging tests you may get include:
\nThere is no blood test that can diagnose a stroke. However, in the hospital, your doctor or nurse may do a series of blood tests to learn the cause of your stroke symptoms:
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