brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
Neurologic Examination
Blood Flow to the Brain
A severe narrowing of the arteries to the brain reduces blood flow and increases the risk of Overview of Stroke . The risk is higher for people who are older, who smoke cigarettes, or who have high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, diabetes, or disorders of the arteries or heart. The best way to diagnose disorders of the arteries is to do an Overview of Imaging Tests such as ultrasonography, Blood pressure may be measured in both arms to check for blockages in the large arteries that branch off from the aorta. Such blockages sometimes result in stroke. 