A CT scan immediately after a stroke is usually looking to see if the stroke caused any bleeding. ( a hemorrhagic stroke ) If the dye were given it might hide any trace of blood. There are protocols in place as to how to treat a stroke and if bleeding is seen it changes what is done to help the patient recover from the stroke.
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There are no generally contraindicated medications after a contrast enhanced Ct Scan.
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A CT scan, computed tomography, is a medical test performed to diagnose a malady. The CT scan will allow the doctor to see internal injuries not shown on an X-ray picture.