Physicians typically order a brain CT scan for patients presenting with sudden or severe neurological symptoms. Key indications include:
: To quickly differentiate between an ischemic stroke (clot) and a haemorrhagic stroke (bleed), which is vital for determining treatment like thrombolysis. Brain CT Scans in Clinical Practice
: To identify large mass lesions, abscesses, or structural brain changes. Interpretation and Findings Physicians typically order a brain CT scan for