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Can there be x-rays taken of your head that can detect an aneurysm before it burst?
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Yes, there: are imaging studies that can detect aneurysms, but they are not standard X-rays. Magnetic Resonance Angiography(MRA) and CT angiography(CTA) are the most common noninvasive methods for detecting intracranial aneurysms.
Answered 8/27/2015
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Yes,: contrast angiogram or sometimes even MR angiogram can show it. But these tests are dangerous or expensive, or both, and is not recommended as screening tests. Consult with your doctor if you have any symptoms that are suggestive of cerebral aneurysm.
Answered 9/3/2015
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