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A brain scan or neuroimaging is a technique used by neurologists to record the structure and functioning of the brain. The test is usually used by neurologists to determine if the patient has any neurological disorders. The test can also give indications of a possible neurological disorder in the future. A brain scan is classified into two major categories viz. functional imaging and structural imaging. The functional imaging is used to determine any metabolic problems. It cal also be used to determine an onset of Alzheimer’s and also help in identifying the different stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Structural imaging on the other hand is used to study the structure of the brain and identify the causes for any intracranial disorders such as tumors. Expand AllCollapse All Length Length The test itself usually takes just 5-10 minutes. It takes the radiologist 15-30 minutes to read the MRI and the results can be available soon after Benefits Benefits MRI is used to detect brain tumors and strokes and play a role in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. In addition, it can be used to follow the progression of disorders including head trauma, bleeding in the brain and tumors of the pituitary. The technique is also very useful to identify masses that may be impinging on the back of the eyes or ears. Who is not an ideal candidate? Who is not an ideal candidate? A candidate who would not be ideal would have undergone: • Pacemakers • Implanted insulin pumps • Aneurysm clips • Vascular coils and filters • Heart valves • Ear implants • Surgical staples and wires Preparing your surgery Preparing your surgery If you are pregnant, you must inform your doctor/radiologist. On the day of the scan, ensure that you wear only loose clothes with no metal such as a zipper. You must remove your jewelry, keys, coins, credit cards, dentures, eye glasses and make-up. These precautions are due to the MRI scanning using a strong magnetic field. Risks / Complications / Side effects Risks / Complications / Side effects For the vast majority of people, there is no danger associated with having an MRI scan. After your surgery After your surgery If your health is okay and there is no abnormality, MRI can be repeated every 2-3 years. However, if a brain pathology has been detected you may need MRI every 3-6 months to follow progress. Featured Brain Scan Providers Abroad Bangkok Hospital Bangkok, Thailand Select Accreditation: ISO 9001, JCI, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, HA Languages: Thai, English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Cantonese, German, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Laotian, Panjabi, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, Tea Chiew Bangkok Hospital welcomes more than 3,000 patients each day while also providing medical services as ‘the institution for referrals’ from smaller hospitals that may not have access to spec... Hospital Fatimah Ipoh, Malaysia Select Accreditation: ISO 9001, MSQH Languages: English Hospital Fatimah is a 239 bed, not-for-profit, private specialist hospital within the city of Ipoh, in Perak, Malaysia. The Hospital is strategically located in the business centre of Ipoh Garden with... Ankara Guven Hospital Ankara, Turkey Select Accreditation: ISO 9001, JCI Languages: English, Turkish Ankara Güven Hospital was established in 1974 to provide world-class healthcare services and continue to serve its patients by combining the requirements of modern medicine with many years of exp... Clifford Hospital Guangdong, China Select Accreditation: JCI Languages: English, Chinese Clifford Hospital is located in a vast and prosperous community that has a garden-like environment. The hospital has employed about 1,000 medical professionals, among them, more 100 are specialists, P... Gleneagles Hospital (Kuala Lumpur) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Select Accreditation: ISO 9001, JCI Languages: English Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur, established in 1996, is located in the heart of the city on the Embassy Row of Jalan Ampang. Through the years, Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur has become the preferred private health... View all Brain Scan Providers Abroad
Bangkok Hospital Bangkok, Thailand Select Accreditation: ISO 9001, JCI, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, HA Languages: Thai, English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Cantonese, German, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Laotian, Panjabi, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, Tea Chiew Bangkok Hospital welcomes more than 3,000 patients each day while also providing medical services as ‘the institution for referrals’ from smaller hospitals that may not have access to spec...
Hospital Fatimah Ipoh, Malaysia Select Accreditation: ISO 9001, MSQH Languages: English Hospital Fatimah is a 239 bed, not-for-profit, private specialist hospital within the city of Ipoh, in Perak, Malaysia. The Hospital is strategically located in the business centre of Ipoh Garden with...
Ankara Guven Hospital Ankara, Turkey Select Accreditation: ISO 9001, JCI Languages: English, Turkish Ankara Güven Hospital was established in 1974 to provide world-class healthcare services and continue to serve its patients by combining the requirements of modern medicine with many years of exp...
Clifford Hospital Guangdong, China Select Accreditation: JCI Languages: English, Chinese Clifford Hospital is located in a vast and prosperous community that has a garden-like environment. The hospital has employed about 1,000 medical professionals, among them, more 100 are specialists, P...
Gleneagles Hospital (Kuala Lumpur) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Select Accreditation: ISO 9001, JCI Languages: English Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur, established in 1996, is located in the heart of the city on the Embassy Row of Jalan Ampang. Through the years, Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur has become the preferred private health...
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