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MRI - Flair sequence vs. Diffusion sequence.....
Thu, 10/19/2006 - 19:19Mhillqt had posted recently about an MRI w/ "Epilepsy protocol". In my MRI, the protocol used was called a "flair sequence" to screen for Multiple Sclerosis lesions. I also had an earlier MRI w/ no contrast (b/c I was pregnant) with a "Diffusion sequence" to rule out a stroke. To completely confuse my own self, I also had an MRA, which was supposedly just looking at the blood vessels in the brain. Are the flair and diffusion the same as the epilepsy protocol or completely different?
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Re: Re: MRI - Flair sequence vs. Diffusion sequence.....
Submitted by Jenny320 on Fri, 2006-10-27 - 11:50
hey bedge i have a Question what is a MRA AND WHAT HAPPENS DURING A MRA AND WHAT DO THEY LOOK FOR? JENN
Re: MRI - Flair sequence vs. Diffusion sequence.....
Submitted by Bedge on Thu, 2006-10-26 - 07:45
MRI's freak me out. I tried to have one but cried my eyes out like a 4 year old kid. I shall boycot this thread due to the subject matter. hahaha ------------------------------ Peace, Love, Mung Beans