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Neurology is the medical science of the nervous system and its disorders.
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton provides
diagnostic services that record the electrical activity
of the brain and muscles, in an effort to diagnose disorders
of the brain, muscles and nervous system. Conditions such
as strokes, epilepsy and carpal tunnel syndrome can be diagnosed
through Neurological testing.
Our highly skilled team includes Board Certified Neurologists,
experienced nurses, medical technologists and other healthcare
professionals with specialized training in Neurological
disorders.
RWJ Hamilton, Mercer County's leader in stroke care, has a four-bed dedicated stroke unit on the hospital's main campus. This full-service stroke unit focuses on acute stroke care, rehabilitation, support and education. The stroke program, under the medical direction of Rao S. Pasupuleti, MD, board certified neurologist and clinical neuro-physiologist, is served by 13 neurologists and a staff of specially-trained healthcare professionals. RWJ Hamilton is a two-time recipient of the Stroke Care Excellence Award given by HealthGrades, a national healthcare ratings organization, and the only hospital in Mercer County to receive this prestigious award in 2007.
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The following list of diagnostic services, offered at Robert
Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, includes some
of the most common types of testing used for (but not limited
to) diagnosing and evaluating the status of neurological
conditions. Only the physician directing care can determine
which tests are appropriate and necessary.
A Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test (BAER) checks the pathway from the ear to the brain.
It helps uncover causes of hearing and balance problems.
An Electroencephalography (EEG) is a non-invasive test
that graphically records the electrical impulses of the
brain cells.
An Electromyography (EMG) is a recording of electrical
activity in the muscles.
Transcranial Doppler (TCD) is a non-invasive method of studying and
recording the blood flow in the arteries in the brain.
The Visual Evoked Potential (VEP) checks the pathway from the eyes to the brain. This test may help
uncover the cause of visual disturbances and other conditions.
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