Sentara Neurosciences provides comprehensive and advanced neurosciences care through collaboration with Eastern Virginia Medical School and specialists in brain and spine diseases. Patients from Virginia to northeastern North Carolina have access to the latest technology for neurological diagnosis. Depending on your symptoms, we may ask you to undergo select exams and imaging.
EKG (electrocardiogram): We can check the electrical signals your heart sends with this test if we suspect it may be part of the reason for your condition.
EMG (electromyography): We'll use this diagnostic procedure to evaluate your nerves and muscle and identify any possible damage to them.
Imaging: Our experts use advanced diagnostic techniques - including CT, MRI, EKG and EMG scans - to accurately view inside your body and determine what's causing your condition.
Lumbar puncture: Our specialists use the most advanced imaging techniques to locate and diagnose spine tumors. If we suspect the tumor is spinal cancer, we perform a lumbar puncture (also called a spinal tap). We remove a sample of fluid from your spinal cord and test to see if it contains cancer cells.
Physical exam: Our evaluation will include gathering a detailed history of your health and conducting physical and neurological exams.
EKG (electrocardiogram): We can check the electrical signals your heart sends with this test if we suspect it may be part of the reason for your condition.
EMG (electromyography): We'll use this diagnostic procedure to evaluate your nerves and muscle and identify any possible damage to them.
Imaging: Our experts use advanced diagnostic techniques - including CT, MRI, EKG and EMG scans - to accurately view inside your body and determine what's causing your condition.
Lumbar puncture: Our specialists use the most advanced imaging techniques to locate and diagnose spine tumors. If we suspect the tumor is spinal cancer, we perform a lumbar puncture (also called a spinal tap). We remove a sample of fluid from your spinal cord and test to see if it contains cancer cells.
Physical exam: Our evaluation will include gathering a detailed history of your health and conducting physical and neurological exams.