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{{Further|Still not sure? See: '''[[CT vs MRI in stroke}}]]'''
→Choice of modality: Linked
*'''[[MRI of the head in stroke]]''' is generally less available, but preferred if your clinic has established procedures for its performance in acute stroke, and there are no MRI contraindications
===How soon===
According to UK guidelines, imaging should be performed immediately for people with suspected acute stroke if any of the following apply:<ref name=nice>{{cite web|url=https://pathways.nice.org.uk/pathways/stroke/acute-stroke.pdf|title=Acute stroke|website=UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)}} Last updated: 18 December 2018}}</ref>
