Magnetic Resonance Imaging All types of investigations are conducted on the latest 3 tesla MRI machine with wide bore , free from claustrophobia. What is a head MRI? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head is a painless, noninvasive test that produces detailed images of your brain and brain stem. An MRI machine creates the images using a magnetic field and radio waves. This test is also known as a brain MRI or a cranial MRI. You will go to a hospital or radiology center to take a head MRI. An MRI scan is different from a CT scan or an X-ray in that it doesn’t use radiation to produce images. An MRI scan combines images to create a 3-D picture of your internal structures, so it’s more effective than other scans at detecting abnormalities in small structures of the brain such as the pituitary gland and brain stem. Sometimes a contrast agent, or dye, can be given through an intravenous (IV) line to better visualize certain structures or abnormalities. USES Why do I need a head MRI? A head MRI is a useful tool for detecting a number of brain conditions, including: aneurysms, or bulging in the blood vessels of the brain multiple sclerosis spinal cord injuries hydrocephalus, a buildup of spinal fluid in the brain cavities stroke infections tumors cysts swelling hormonal disorders, such as acromegaly and Cushing’s syndrome hemorrhage, or bleeding inflammation problems with development or structure (such as a Chiari malformation) blood vessel issues an issue due to a previous head injury A head MRI can help determine whether you sustained any damage from a stroke or head injury. Your doctor may also order a head MRI to investigate symptoms such as: dizziness weakness seizures changes in thinking or behavior blurry vision chronic headaches These symptoms may be due to a brain issue, which an MRI scan can help detect. A functional MRI (fMRI) of the brain is useful for people who might have to undergo brain surgery. An fMRI can pinpoint areas of the brain responsible for speech and language, and body movement. It does this by measuring metabolic changes that take place in your brain when you perform certain tasks. During this test, you may need to carry out small tasks, such as answering basic questions or tapping your thumb with your fingertips. Additionally, there is a type of MRI called magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), which better examines the blood vessels in the brain. MAR 21, 2018 What is a head MRI? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head is a painless, noninvasive test that produces detailed images of your brain and brain stem. An MRI machine creates the images using a magnetic field and radio waves. This test is also known as a brain MRI or a cranial MRI. You will go to a hospital or radiology center to take a head MRI. An MRI scan is different from a CT scan or an X-ray in that it doesn’t use radiation to produce images. An MRI scan combines images to create a 3-D picture of your internal structures, so it’s more effective than other scans at detecting abnormalities in small structures of the brain such as the pituitary gland and brain stem. Sometimes a contrast agent, or dye, can be given through an intravenous (IV) line to better visualize certain structures or abnormalities
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