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Is it good to drink 2 to 3 glasses of water or more 5 hours before mri/mra with contrast?does it increases or decreases size of brain aneurysm if foud

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Dr. Jeffrey Webber
Dr. Jeffrey Webberanswered
Cardiology 34 years experience
Not needed: Mri contrast is not iodine containing therefore it doesn't cause kidney problems, therefore no need to hydrate in that fashion. Doubt oral fluid has any impact on brain aneurysm physiology.
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