3T MRI Brain (Neurologic Examination)
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3T Early Stroke Imaging: 3T MRI Diffusion-Weighted imaging is sensitive in identifying a stroke within a few minutes of onset. 3T MRI Neuro Perfusion adds prognostic information by identifying additional brain tissue at risk for infarction using contrast flow. Useful for acute stroke, TIA, and chronic cerebrovascular disease. |
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3T Brain Perfusion without contrast: 3T MRI Arterial Spin Labeling shows brain perfusion by magneti-cally labelling blood and watching it flow through the brain tissue. No gadolinium contrast is required.Useful for carotid stenosis, acute stroke, TIA, chronic cerebrovas-cular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia and evaluation of brain tumors. |
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3T Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Flow: 3T MRI CSF Flow shows the speed and direction of CSF flow through the brain. No gadolinium contrast is required.Useful for diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH-dementia, gate disturbance, and urinary Incontinence), Chiari I, unexplained headaches, tinnitus, dementia, urinary incontinence, balance issues, and cognitive deficits. |
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3T Blood Vessel Flow without contrast: 3T MR Angiography without contrast is extremely sensitive to blood flow providing stunning 3D images of brain blood flow. Useful for acute stroke, TIA, and chronic cerebrovascular disease in patients with renal failure (GFR<30). May be used with any patients as an alternative to gadolinium contrast. |