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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aysha Anwar, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Other diagnostic tests which may help determine the underlying cause of cryptogenic TIA may include lupus anticoagulant, serum homocysteine levels, serum antiphospholipid antibodies, pregnancy test and chest X ray.[1]

Other diagnostic studies

Other diagnostic tests which may help determine the underlying cause of cryptogenic TIA may include:[1]

  • Lupus anticoagulant
  • Serum homocysteine levels
  • Serum antiphospholipid antibodies
  • Pregnancy test
  • Chest X ray

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Bushnell C, Siddiqi Z, Morgenlander JC, Goldstein LB (2001). "Use of specialized coagulation testing in the evaluation of patients with acute ischemic stroke". Neurology. 56 (5): 624–7. PMID 11245714.

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