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Complete physical examination, conducted by neurological specialists
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ECG + optional echocardiogram
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Blood tests: complete blood count, ESR and C-reactive protein,fasting glucose and lipid profile, HBA1C, homocysteine
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Blood pressure measurement +optional 24 hour monitoring
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Brain MRI which includes standard MR protocol plus/minus
diffusion/perfusion studies, MRA of brain and MRA of neck arteries
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Optional cardiac MR protocol: non-invasive coronary arteriogram,
cardiac functional studies
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