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MRI Brain + Angio

2021-05-25 15:38:01
I am currently consulting a neurologist for dizziness and weakness, he has asked me to conduct a MRI brain + angio but i am claustrophobic in closed spaces and unable to do the test.. please suggest alyernatives.
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Indication for the test as advised by your neurologist is important.
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if he has some specific things in mind then only MRI can answer them if not then there are alternatives.

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If your doctor feels angio is compulsory - Ct angio is an alternative. It is less claustrophobic and completes faster See if you have an Open MRI at your place. It is good for patients with claustrophobia, though the  image resolution is not as good as a closed mri.

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