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Around-the-clock radiologist availability to interpret brain imaging studies

For most cases and at most institutions, computerized tomography (CT) remains the most important brain imaging test. A physician skilled in assessing CT studies should be available to interpret the scan (Stroke, April 2003: 34(4); 1056-1083).

St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center offers 24-h/day 7-d/week coverage by radiologists skilled in the interpretation of brain computerized tomography (CT) scans and other brain imaging tests.