Can a cerebral angiogram result in improvement in brain function?

Jillon March 9, 2016

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2 years ago stents were placed on my left ICA to fix a cerebral aneurysm and I had a stroke 5 days after this operation. This has left me with stroke symptoms on my right side that I exercise (mentally and physically) to try to improve more. Tiredness has been an ongoing problem also. Recently, I had a cerebral angiogram to check the aneurysm. After 2 days of being extremely tired, I woke feeling less tired and more energised than I have since the stroke and it has continued. Has anyone else heard of this or experienced it themselves?

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StrokeLine

10/03/2016 03:36

Hello,

A Cerebral Angiogram is a test that uses x-ray and iodine-containing contrast (dye) to capture images of the blood vessels within the brain. It provides useful information about blood vessel health and blood flow.

A cerebral angiogram is for diagnostic purposes only, therefore it’s unlikely that the test would improve your energy levels.

A change in medication, reduction in stress, or an improvement in diet or sleeping pattern around the time of the procedure may account for these changes.

If you have any concerns or questions about the side-effects of the cerebral angiogram please contact your GP or the specialist who performed the procedure.

Best wishes,

Alana

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