yes an mri is one of the best tests to determine if someone has had a stroke. oftentimes if the doctor thinks the person may have recently had a stroke a ct scan is done first to determine the type of stroke and the location in the brain. but an mri is an excellent test for identifying both an ischemic stroke (from a clot in the brain) or a hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in the brain). yes.
can an mri tell if you had a stroke?