MRI Brain + Angio

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MRI Brain + Angio

Asked for Male, 42 Years

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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Dr. Dilip Kumar Macharla Neurosurgeon 14 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Dilip Kumar Macharla

Neurosurgeon 14 yrs exp Hyderabad

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.