Brain arteriovenous malformation radiology
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indications
confirmation of stroke
assessment of intracranial tumor
chronic headache
seizure disorder
important pathology
stroke
intracranial tumors
multiple sclerosis
benefits
multiplanar assessment of the brain
exceptionally detailed images of the brain
different sequences allow assessment of different pathology
no ionizing radiation (especially important in children)
limitations
much longer investigation (20-40 minutes)
less available (longer waiting list)
patients may be claustrophobic
contraindicated in patients with some metallic implants
most pacemakers are not MRI-compatible
procedure
patient positioned on the MRI couch
head coil positioned over their head
patient moved into the center of the magnet
sequences acquired
similar tests
CT head
first line investigation in most acute situations
CT head with contrast
initial assessment of intracranial lesions