There is no difference between MRI and Magnetic Resonance, MRI is short for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.
In neurology MRI is a commonly used test for cranial structures, MRI has better resolution of soft tissue structures than CT, can clearly show intracranial lesions, and there is no radiation, pregnant women can also choose to prepare for pregnancy. However, it is important to note that patients with metal implants in their bodies cannot undergo this test.
In clinical practice, MRI can also separate blood vessels through the flow-void effect and show large blood vessels and their main branches in the brain separately, which is important for diagnosing intracranial vascular stenosis or occlusion, intracranial hemangioma, and evaluating vascular recanalization. In addition, MRI can also visualize the white matter structure of the brain and is sensitive to demyelinating lesions.
The specific choice of which means of examination should be decided in accordance with the doctor’s instructions and their own conditions, and it is recommended to go to a specialized hospital in time to avoid delaying the condition.