Neuroscience Diagnostic Services
What Causes Neurological Disorders?
The specific cause can vary for neurological disorders but some common causes include injuries to the brain or spinal cord, brain or spinal tumors, congenital disorders such as Cerebral Palsy, degenerative conditions, infections and stroke.Who is a Candidate for Neuroscience Diagnostic Services?
People of all ages are at risk for neurological problems. At the Hackensack Meridian Health Neuroscience Institute we specialize in diagnosing and treating:- ALS
- Balance disorders/Dizziness
- Brain and spine tumors
- Cancer pain
- Cerebral palsy
- Cognitive disorders/Dementia
- Computerized Rotary Chair Testing, Computerized Dynamic Posturography
- Complex spine disorders and injuries
- Epilepsy
- Multiple Sclerosis and related disorders
- Neuromuscular/muscle disorders
- Parkinson’s and Movement disorders
- Pediatric Neurological disorders
- Sleep disorders
- Stroke/Vascular Disorders
- Tourette Syndrome
- Tremors
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
Diagnostic Services
The Hackensack Meridian Health Neuroscience Institute offers advanced diagnostic resources to assist physicians in the accurate and timely assessment of neurologic disorders.
Tests available at the Institute Include
- Angiogram
- Computed Tomography Angiogram (CTA)
- Computed Tomography Perfusion (CTP)
- Computed Tomography Scanning (CT Scan)
- Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI)
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potentials
- Functional MRI
- Genetic Testing
- Intraoperative Monitoring
- Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Magnetic Resonance Venogram (MRV)
- MR Perfusion
- Neuropathology
- Proton Emission Tomography (PET)
- Single Proton Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)
- Sleep Testing, Polysomnography (PSG)
- Tilt Table
- Tissue, Muscle and Brain Biopsy
- Transcranial Doppler (TCD)
- Vestibular Testing including: Computerized Electronystagmography (ENG)
- Video Epilepsy Monitoring (VEEG)
Once diagnosed, your physician will work with you to create an individualized treatment plan.