I recently had an MRI of the brain, some
pictures taken with contrast and others
without. I was worried about an unruptured
aneurysm. None was found, but after doing
some research it seems as though MR
Angiography is the only way, and different
docs have told me different things. My
question is, is a regular MRI /with and
without contrast/ good at finding an
unruptured aneurysm? Thanks in advance!
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critical care RN
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Feb 2007 Posts: 92
Posted: 05-15-07 23:15pm
first remember this; If your aneurysm had
ruptured you would be in hospital. Second
yes the MRI w/ contrast can reveal them.
CT of the brain can also reveal aneurysms.
That is how they are discovered
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backhome22
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 195 Location: MN
Posted: 05-16-07 07:36am
I realize that about a RUPTURED aneurysm,
but in my post I was specifically asking
about UNRUPTURED aneurysms. Do you know if
the MRI and CT still work on finding
those? Thanks!
