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Can an mri without contrast show evidence of tia or stroke close to as well as an mri with contrast ?

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

Yes: Diffusion weighted images are very sensitive. See radiology info.org for MRI information.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 5/8/2015

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A member asked:

Can an mri without contrast show evidence of tia or stroke close to as well as an mri with contrast ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Korona answered

Dr Minich agreed

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