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Would a mri without contrast and a mra show a blood clot in the brain?
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Clot brain: MRA is good imaging technique for diagnosis of stroke. Best to be seen and evaluated by a neurologist if you suspect that someone has a stroke, whether it is acute or chronic.
Answered 3/30/2016
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Both can be useful : MRI of the brain can be useful to demonstrate the territory of the brain affected by the stroke. MRI without contrast can indirectly show clot in the brain. MRA of the brain will potentially show clot. This is typically done in conjunction with MRA of the neck.
Answered 11/27/2017
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