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Some tests are done when we first meet you, others may be done over the following weeks or months, and they may be in different parts of the hospital. Sometimes, based on your previous results and your symptoms, we may request further tests.

All of these investigations are part of your standard clinical care. We use these data, as well as some additional images, for research to improve our understanding of why strokes/TIAs happen and how best to treat them.

Common tests that may be performed: