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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Brain Aneurysm?
Question: In have family history (mother) and (nephew) of aneurysms. I had an Open MRA three weeks ago and they found possible aneurysms. Imaqes were not clear enough
so head of neurology at UCSF has ordered an angiogram.. How dangerous is this procedure? Why do you think they didn't just order a new closed MRA?
so head of neurology at UCSF has ordered an angiogram.. How dangerous is this procedure? Why do you think they didn't just order a new closed MRA?
Brief Answer:
Angiogram is not so dangerose
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking Healthcaremagic.
I am Dr.Endri Katro and I will be answering at your questions.
Today there is not so much difference in the images between an open or closed MRI. The main reason that open MRI was invented was due to the claustrophobic patients. So in your case,I see no point on performing a closed MRI since the results will be pretty much the same.
On the other hand,angiogram is the first choice to diagnose and treat at the same time problems with blood vessels of the brain.
I agree with your doctor that wants to do the angiogram. They will be able to diagnose even the smallest aneurysm and if needed will treat it.
Here are the risks of doing an angiogram:
-allergic reaction if contrast material is injected
-low risk of performing cancer due to the radiation
-infection
-damage to the blood vessel, bruising or bleeding at the puncture site, and infection
These risks are really low,so i suggest you do this procedure. If you have any other question,don't hesitate to contact me.
Wish you good health.
Dr.Endri Katro
Angiogram is not so dangerose
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking Healthcaremagic.
I am Dr.Endri Katro and I will be answering at your questions.
Today there is not so much difference in the images between an open or closed MRI. The main reason that open MRI was invented was due to the claustrophobic patients. So in your case,I see no point on performing a closed MRI since the results will be pretty much the same.
On the other hand,angiogram is the first choice to diagnose and treat at the same time problems with blood vessels of the brain.
I agree with your doctor that wants to do the angiogram. They will be able to diagnose even the smallest aneurysm and if needed will treat it.
Here are the risks of doing an angiogram:
-allergic reaction if contrast material is injected
-low risk of performing cancer due to the radiation
-infection
-damage to the blood vessel, bruising or bleeding at the puncture site, and infection
These risks are really low,so i suggest you do this procedure. If you have any other question,don't hesitate to contact me.
Wish you good health.
Dr.Endri Katro
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