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Can an mri determine if your at a risk of having a stroke in the future?been having sore neck and head pressure, head mri had done was normal, tension?
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No: Mri can only see actual strokes. Mra (magnetic resonance arteriogram) may determine vascular abnormalities that may eventually lead to stroke but unless stroke symptoms are present, MRI would not be able to predict one.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Does not predict: Rather, an MRI shows what did or did not occur in past. Instead pay attention to the true risk factors, such as smoking, hypertension, high triglycerides, hyprhomocysteinemia, prior heart disease, diabetes mellitus.
Answered 6/10/2014
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CHADS. Score: The best stroke calculator is known as chads. Risk is based on gender, age, history of diabetes and high blood pressure as well as if one has atrial fibrilation. You can find your chads score at: www.Stopafib.Org.
Answered 1/2/2015
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No, it shows current: Anatomy. Prior or current stroke can be seen by mri. Mra of the neck and head can show areas of narrowing, which may indicate increased risk. Please see a neurologist to further evaluate your symptoms.
Answered 7/14/2013
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