Angiography for brain

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Avatar f tn Well, I'm home from having had my CT Angiography of the brain and heart. Now, I just have to wait one week until I go back to the neuro to find out the results of it. The Neuro said my last MRI was the weirdest and unusual MRI of the brain that she had ever seen. The report said something about Vertebral Basilar Insufficiency and something about an enlarged vessel or something. My brainstem has moderate damage (Chronic Gliosis) and it didn't sound like it was damaged from the MS.
Avatar n tn Here is a YouTube video on brain angiography. Generally, once started the procedure takes less than half an hour. http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Avatar f tn I had an mri angiography of the head, due to occasional numbness that starts from tongue, and radiates to my entire left side of head and down to the tips of my left finger. I also had multiple labs, eeg, holter monitor, all were normal, with an exception of my angiography. It showed fetal origin of the posterior cerebral arteries bilaterally from the carotid circulation. It also said the basilar artery is small and appears to give rise to both superior cerebellar arteries. What does this mean?
Avatar m tn Hi, My close relative (uncle - 63 yrs old) had recently undergone collar-bone plate-removal operation, during which time, something happened because of which the supply of oxygen to brain stopped all of a sudden and he became unresponsive and has been in unconscious state since then (more than 3 weeks now). He was in ventilator for 12 days and has been in ICU since then. Rest of the body is functioning in a normal manner.
Avatar m tn No ENT problem. Echo, CT angiography for heart is normal. I am taking Ecosprin AV 75 mg for mild ectesia reported in CT angiography (heart) report. Mainly I face the problem of feeling of imbalance and left leg involuntary movement. I don't have any type of stress or tension. No family problem, No financial problem, nothing at all. From last 2 days Doctor stopped ZAPTRA 25 and now prescribed plain Clonazepam 0.25mg at night and Franxit in the morning. (Once in a day only).
Avatar f tn If these are excluded check anemia, stress and temporal arteritis. A brain tumor needs to be checked for if any associated nausea, dizziness, weakness of part, slurring of speech etc is present. Cerebral aneurysm, head injuries are other infrequent causes of headache. You should consult a neurologist who would investigate these with blood tests, MRI and cerebral angiography if required and treat the cause as required. Take care and all the best.
1755602 tn?1312770466 These blockages restrict blood circulation, mainly in arteries leading to the heart, brain, kidneys, stomach, arms, legs and feet. It is diagnosed by X-ray angiography and magnetic resonance imaging angiography (MRA). It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps.
368646 tn?1208393887 I have small vessel disease (SVD) of the heart and brain due to advanced arteriosclerosis. I have had 3 brain MRIs that the SVD showed up on. I just googled small vessel CNS vasculitis and it says that an MRI is one method used to determine/detect this condition. I hope this helps :) Jack http://vasculitis.med.jhu.edu/typesof/cns.
Avatar m tn What is the difference between a brain mri and mra? Is the difference based on whether or not contrast is used? Ive had a brain mri with contrast to rule out tumors and any other serious issues that may be related to my constant head pressure/aches, floaters, and other symptoms. The doctor wants to schedule a mra with and without contrast. If both use the same mri tunnel for the procedure, how do they vary?
368646 tn?1208393887 Can you please tell me what type(s) of machinery/techniques should be used to determine the rate of blood flow in the brain and brain stem? Does looking at a picture (such as a MRA) and seeing a blood-filled Circle of Willis suffice? Thank you for your time!
Avatar f tn Well, I am not a doctor but, as I have had several angiographic procedures, give you my opinion anyway. This procedure is very quick, almost painless and gives the best information about the blockages of the heart. In many cases, the blockage is repaired with a stent during the same procedure. The whole procedure will take about one hour.
Avatar f tn Hi, Thank you for your question. Cerebral or brain aneurysm is an abnormal widening a brain blood vessel at its weakened area. This may occur as a congenital (present since birth, familial) or may occur later in life due to injury, birth defects, or neurological disorder and it is life-threatening. Most serious consequence is stroke that may occur if this bursts in the brain.
400099 tn?1282954864 MRA stand for "magnetic resonance angiography" which is just another term for MRI "magnetic resonance image". In other words you have an MRA in order to get an MRI.
Avatar f tn Hi, I have an awful pain/pressure feeling at the back of my head, down my neck, into my shoulders & down my spine for 2yrs on and off. At the same time I get a throbbing sensation at the back of my head where it meets the neck. When this happens my right eye goes blurred, I can’t focus. My speech goes slurred & I am unable to find the right words as well as my balance is off, like i’m drunk. I find if I carry anything on my arms the pain is worse.
Avatar f tn Hi, Thank you for your question. Cerebral or brain aneurysm is an abnormal widening a brain blood vessel at its weakened area. This may occur as a congenital (present since birth, familial) or may occur later in life due to injury, birth defects, or neurological disorder and it is life-threatening. Most serious consequence is stroke that may occur if this bursts in the brain.
Avatar m tn Troponin T and Troponin I are accurate and are only released by cardiac muscle. If elevated, then they usually suggest angiography because there is a very high possibility that MI has occurred. Troponin also remains elevated for up to 14 days. Should you go for Angiography? Given the results of the test, I think the question is really "is it worth the risk not to have angiography".
Avatar f tn No previous MR for comparison. No midline abnormalities except signal changes within the corpus callosum. A craniocervical junction is difficult to assess due to lack of T1 sagittal weighted images. Posterior fossa is not enlarged. The craniocervical junction is not well demonstrated. Aqueduct is patent. There is some prominence of the occipital horn of left lateral ventrical which may represent normal anatomical variation.
Avatar m tn During the time at the hospital, the Echo 2D test showed irregular heartbeat and the doctors suggested Angiography. The Angiography did not come out very well and multiple blockages were found, ranging from 50% to 100%. Doctors suggested bypass as Angioplasty wouldn't help. As my father is almost 75 years old and as he has a critical brain clot, diabetes and also piles, we felt that it would be too difficult for him to handle the bypass, hence kept him on medication.
Avatar f tn After I recovered from the cold, I started having severe brain fog. I felt disconnected, had trouble concentrating, solving problems, and finding the right words. Shortly after, I developed other symptoms including eye twitching, fatigue, cold hands/ feet, rubbery feeling hands/ feet, slight balance issues, and changes in bowel movements. I have been checked out by a neurologist, endocrinologist, and internist, none of whom could find anything wrong. I did have an MRI done on a 1.
Avatar n tn Actually yesterday only we got reports for CT Angiography, in which it says that her right artery is about 95% blocked. and both her left arteries are 50% and 25% blocked respectively. Docs say that CT Angiography is just an idea of heart. However, to get a complete picture,they suggest to go for regular angiography with piercing the vein in wrist and putting the wire. Is it right that the CT Angiography isnt very accurate? Is there any better test than the regular angiography also?
Avatar n tn You need to consult a neurologist immediately for an emergency evaluation with angiography, MRI, CT and CSF analysis. Emergency clipping or coiling would be warranted if it has not ruptured already. Hope this helps. Take care.