Howard Kohn: We were mingling and mixing with a lot of people who were sympathetic to the SLA--which is mainly how we got the story. According to Kohn's sources, the keys to the SLA's survival after Los Angeles were the Scotts: Video: Patty Hearst's life with the SLA Jack Scott and his wife Miki.
Blood Tests. Your doctor also may use blood tests to help diagnose a stroke. A blood glucose test measures the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood. Low blood glucose levels may cause symptoms similar to those of a stroke.A platelet count measures the number of platelets in your blood.our doctor will diagnose a stroke based on your signs and symptoms, your medical history, a physical exam, and test results. Your doctor will want to find out the type of stroke youâve had, its cause, the part of the brain that's affected, and whether you have bleeding in the brain.
A portable, rapid blood test to detect concussion. It sounds like science fiction, but itâs in development now. And it takes the guesswork out of diagnosis. Itâs like a portable laboratory â a handheld device developed by healthcare company Abbott. A few drops of blood on a cartridge and the i-Stat goes to work. Within minutes, the rapid blood analyzer can measure a range of organ functions and blood gases. The results help nurses and doctors make treatment decisions â right at the bedside.