The choice of additional examination methods for patients with diseases of the peripheral and central nervous systems depends on the manifestations of the disease, its severity and duration, the presumed location of the lesion, age, and the presence of comorbidities.
At the Top Ichilov clinic, all possible types of brain studies are conducted, including:
Echoencephalography – a study of the brain using ultrasound. It is used to detect hemorrhages and hydrocephalus in children under 2 years old, allows for the determination of gross displacements of the midline structures of the brain, enlargement of the brain ventricles, and detection of signs of intracranial hypertension. The method is completely safe, very informative, convenient for dynamic studies and assessing the effectiveness of therapy.
Lumbar puncture – used to determine intracranial pressure, serves as a site for the introduction of contrast agents.
Electroencephalography - a method of objective study of the functional state of the brain, recording the electrical activity of the brain. It allows for a more detailed study of the mechanisms of onset and development of epilepsy, detects this disease at early stages, establishes the focus of pathology in the brain, diagnoses central nervous system diseases of unclear genesis, significantly aids in the diagnosis of tumor, ischemic, degenerative, and inflammatory diseases of the brain, and allows for monitoring the depth of anesthesia during surgical operations.The private method of electroencephalography electrocorticography (recording biopotentials directly from the exposed brain during neurosurgical interventions) is of great importance in epilepsy surgeries.
Computed tomography allows for the diagnosis of hydrocephalus, displacement of brain structures by tumors, atrophy of the cerebral cortex, areas of impaired cerebral blood flow, developmental anomalies, and traumatic injuries.
Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain and spine (MRI, MRI) has broader capabilities, allowing visualization of the structures of the brain and spinal cord, significantly facilitating the diagnosis of tumors, traumatic lesions, small and large foci after a stroke, intervertebral hernias without risks of complications for the patient.
Magnetic resonance angiography— a unique technique that allows for the assessment of the condition of intracranial vessels and neck vessels without the introduction of contrast agents and identifying their changes.
Positron emission tomography (PET) allows for obtaining functional images of the brain's life processes at the molecular level, including oxygen utilization and glucose metabolism, and blood flow assessment. The application of PET first allowed for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease at an early stage.
Ultrasound Doppler examination of extracranial vessels– diagnosis of the condition of the carotid and vertebral arteries. It provides important information in cases of insufficient cerebral blood flow, dizziness, various types of headaches, loss of consciousness, and diagnoses stenosis, blockage, and dissection of the carotid arteries.