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Article Link: http://www.webmd.com/brain/pictureofthebrain?page=3 SYMPTOM CHECKER PHYSICIAN DIRECTORY SIGN IN SIGN UP SUBSCRIBE HEALTH A-Z DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS LIVING HEALTHY FAMILY & PREGNANCY NEWS & EXPERTS Search Further Reading: Symptoms of Stroke Stroke Organizations Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA) Brain Aneurysm-Topic Overview Stroke-When To Call a Doctor Stroke-What Happens Angiogram of the Head and Top Picks 12 Symptoms of Relapsing- Remitting MS Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease Brain Health: Tips to Stay Mentally Fit Spasticity: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and More Numbness, Tingling: Could I Have MS? Brain & Nervous System Health Center Brain Tests Computed tomography (CT scan): A scanner takes multiple Xrays, which a computer converts into detailed images of the brain and skull. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI scan): Using radio waves in a magnetic field, an MRI scanner creates highly detailed images of the brain and other parts of the head. Angiography (brain angiogram): A special substance doctors call "a contrast agent" is injected into the veins, and travels into the brain. Xray videos of the brain are taken, which can show problems in the brain's arteries. Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA): A special MRI scan of the brain's arteries. An MRA scan may show a blood clot or another cause for stroke. Lumbar puncture (spinal tap): A needle is inserted into the space around the spinal nerves, and fluid is removed for analysis. Lumbar puncture is often done if meningitis is suspected. Electroencephalogram (EEG): Brain activity is monitored through electrodes placed on the skin on the head. EEG can help diagnose seizures, or other brain problems. Neurocognitive testing: Tests of problemsolving ability, shortterm memory, and other complex brain functions. Usually, neurocognitive testing is done through questionnaires. Brain biopsy: In rare situations, a very small piece of the brain is needed to make the diagnosis of a brain condition. Brain biopsies are generally done only when the information is needed to provide proper treatment. < PREVIOUS PAGE 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 NEXT PAGE >
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Article Link: http://www.webmd.com/brain/pictureofthebrain?page=3
SYMPTOM CHECKER PHYSICIAN DIRECTORYSIGN IN SIGN UP SUBSCRIBE
HEALTHA-Z
DRUGS &SUPPLEMENTS
LIVINGHEALTHY
FAMILY &PREGNANCY
NEWS &EXPERTS
Search
Further Reading:Symptoms of Stroke
Stroke Organizations
Magnetic ResonanceAngiogram (MRA)
Brain Aneurysm-TopicOverview
Stroke-When To Call a Doctor
Stroke-What Happens
Angiogram of the Head and
Top Picks12 Symptoms of Relapsing-Remitting MS
Warning Signs of Alzheimer'sDisease
Brain Health: Tips to StayMentally Fit
Spasticity: Symptoms, Causes,Treatment, and More
Numbness, Tingling: Could IHave MS?
Brain & Nervous System HealthCenter
Brain Tests
Computed tomography (CT scan): A scanner takes multiple Xrays, whicha computer converts into detailed images of the brain and skull.Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI scan): Using radio waves in a magneticfield, an MRI scanner creates highly detailed images of the brain and otherparts of the head.Angiography (brain angiogram): A special substance doctors call "acontrast agent" is injected into the veins, and travels into the brain. Xrayvideos of the brain are taken, which can show problems in the brain'sarteries.Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA): A special MRI scan of the brain'sarteries. An MRA scan may show a blood clot or another cause for stroke.Lumbar puncture (spinal tap): A needle is inserted into the space around thespinal nerves, and fluid is removed for analysis. Lumbar puncture is oftendone if meningitis is suspected.Electroencephalogram (EEG): Brain activity is monitored through electrodesplaced on the skin on the head. EEG can help diagnose seizures, or otherbrain problems.Neurocognitive testing: Tests of problemsolving ability, shorttermmemory, and other complex brain functions. Usually, neurocognitive testingis done through questionnaires.Brain biopsy: In rare situations, a very small piece of the brain is needed tomake the diagnosis of a brain condition. Brain biopsies are generally doneonly when the information is needed to provide proper treatment.
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