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Is a brain MRI with contrast painful?
There is no pain involved in the MRI. The venous access to inject gadolinium involves a intravenous catheter.
Is a cat scan or an mri more accurate at detecting brain aneurysms?
A CT Scan can image an aneurysm without a contrast injection even though it does better with a contrast agent. An MRI will require an contrast agent or an MRI/MRA.
What is cpt code 72158?
CPT code 72158 refers to an MRI of the lumbar spine with and without contrast. This imaging procedure is used to evaluate the lumbar region of the spine for various conditions, such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or tumors. The use of contrast enhances the visibility of certain structures and abnormalities in the MRI images.
what is a lumbar discgram why doesnt it show on mri?
There is no real reason why a lumbar discgram will not show up on a mri.
How can one find the best MRI contrast agent?
Gadolinium is the most commonly used MRI contrast agent used today. It is considered to be safe when administered properly and is capable of detecting tumors or blood vessel issues.
What is cpt code 72142?
CPT code 72142 refers to an MRI of the lumbar spine, specifically with and without contrast. This procedure is typically used to evaluate conditions affecting the lumbar region, such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or tumors. The use of contrast can enhance the visibility of certain structures and abnormalities in the images obtained during the MRI.
Can you have a MRI with harrington rods in lumbar spine?
Yes you can have an MRI with Harrinton rod in your lumbar spine. Harrington rods are made of titanium making it safe to enter an MRI Scanner.
Will a lumbar mri also image the prostate?
no
Is contrast always used for MRI of spine?
No, usually contrast agents are not used for MRI of the spine. The most frequent pathology when an spine MRI is requested si discal hernia (lombosciatic, disc protrusion). Then another pathology is searched and/or discovered (tumors, bone lesions), than contrast agent is required for a correct diagnosis.
What is the injection they give you in your hip before an MRI on hip?
If they are doing a contrast dye scan, they usually use a form of iodine as the contrast agent. This dye agent is used regardless of which part of the body is being scanned.
What is a T1 contrast agent?
A T1 contrast agent is a type of contrast media used in medical imaging, such as MRI scans, to enhance the visualization of tissues and organs. It works by shortening the T1 relaxation time of tissues, resulting in increased signal intensity on the MRI image. This helps to differentiate between different structures and can aid in the diagnosis of various medical conditions.
What does it mean if your lumbar MRI results show negative?
It means that they could find nothing wrong on the MRI.
