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How do doctors detect brain aneurysms?

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Brain aneurysms: The two most common diagnostic techniques are via an MRI or cerebral angiogram;. A CT can also sometimes be used.

Dr Prakash agreed

Answered 11/29/2014

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My mra brain (no contrast) said everything was fine. My doctor said no aneurysms but the report says no medium or large aneurysms why does the report say no small ones too? Could I have a small one and they just didnt mention it on the report?

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Nrmal mra 8 years ago. 2 of my 2nd degree paternl relatives had fatal brain aneurysms age 38 42. My doc says no repeat mra needed. What should I do?

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