Diagnose lesions, abscesses cysts, aneurysms No special precautions or complications Cerebral Angiography Injection of radiopaque contrast media into carotid or femoral artery. EEG Recording of electrical activity of the brain. Lumbar Puncture Insertion of needle into subarachnoid space in 4th lumbar vertebral space. The cranium contains brain, blood, and CSF The volumes and pressures of those 3 components are usually in a state of equilibrium. Transient dysphagia and sensory deficits Cerebrovascular Accident Most common disease of the nervous system.
Embolus usually originates from a thrombus in the heart.
Results in reduced number of acetylcholine receptor sites Ach. Molecules are prevented from attaching and causing muscle contraction. Results in loss of muscle strength in skeletal muscle.