If your doctor has ordered an MRA or MRI, you might wonder what the difference is. These tests sound alike, and they both take pictures inside your body. But they are used for different things. I will discuss each test, how it works, and when doctors use it. What Is an MRI? MRI stands for...
Are you getting an MRI enterography soon? If you’re feeling nervous and confused, you are not alone. That’s normal. I will walk you through the test, how it works, and what you need to do before the appointment. MRI enterography is a fancy way of saying the doctors will take detailed pictures of your small...
Yes, an MRI can detect nerve damage. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is one of the best tools for visualizing nerves and identifying nerve issues. If you suspect nerve damage, an MRI can provide the detailed images your doctor needs to understand what’s happening and plan the right treatment. How an MRI Works for Nerve Damage...
Two effective, non-invasive tools used to view arteries, blood vessels, bones, organs, and tissues within the body are the MRI and the MRA. Patients often have difficulties understanding the difference between these two diagnostic imaging modalities because they’re so closely related. However, upon further examination there are several unique differences to be aware of. What...
Prostate cancer, a highly treatable form of cancer, is common in men as they age. It begins in the prostate gland, a walnut-sized gland that is located between the penis and bladder. Today, approximately one in nine men will receive a positive diagnosis of prostate cancer at some time in their lives but only one...
Psoriatic arthritis, otherwise known as PsA, is an inflammatory disease that affects joints and the connective tissues of tendons and ligaments. Although PsA affects nearly 30% of people with psoriasis today, it can also affect some who don’t even have psoriasis. Some people develop it after an injury. Psoriatic arthritis can cause pain, swelling and...
An MRA, or magnetic resonance angiography, is a painless, noninvasive newer technology in magnetic resonance imaging. An MRA procedure utilizes a combination of radio waves and a magnetic field to produce three-dimensional images of blood vessels. There are no incisions or arterial catheters required in this procedure. Whereas an MRI is typically used to see...
