Brain scan (CT or MRI) report after suspected stroke

within 24 hours of symptom onset

tests per year, UK, as soon as possible and within 24 hours of symptom onset

“1.3.3 Perform scanning as soon as possible and within 24 hours of symptom onset”

NICE NG128, Stroke and transient ischaemic attack in over 16s: diagnosis and initial management, section 1, 2019-05

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One scan report at the time of the stroke, for everyone with suspected acute stroke who does not need immediate imaging.
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