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?
EEG
Lipid profile
Carotid aery doppler
Autoimmune panel
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.
Stroke and TIA