Assessment of aphasia

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Assessment of aphasia

Diffusion-weighted image (top left) and perfusion-weighted image (top right) at day 1 of stroke; arrow points to area of hypoperfusion (blue). Lower panel shows corresponding views at day 2

From the collection of Dr Argye E. Hillis; used with permission

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• Urgent considerations

Assessment of aphasia

Ptosis and miosis affecting the patient's left eye.

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• Diagnosis Approach

Assessment of aphasia

Broca’s area, Wernicke’s area and the angular gyrus.

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Assessment of aphasia

Watershed areas between the anterior, middle and posterior cerebral artery territories.

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