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Would a mrv of brain w/o contrast show any damage to blood vessels from a head injury?

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MRV’s are done, generally, with contrast. Since your MRV was done w/o contrast, I don’t know if the image would show if there was damage to blood vessels as an image with contrast. Ask Physician about your concerns.

Answered 2/18/2023

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Following a head injury, if there is a suspicion of damage to arteries such as dissection, CT angiography or MRA/MRV studies are performed. Contrast is almost always used. Suggest you discuss your results with your interpreting radiologist to reassure yourself. Studies can always be repeated if appropriate.

Answered 2/19/2023

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