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MRI: Functional Brain Scan: How to prepare and what to expect - 06/2021

MRI: Functional Brain Scan: How to prepare and what to expect
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Abstract

This handout explains functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) -- also called an fMRI -- of the brain. It includes how the exam works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and how to get the test results.

Author
Radiology/Imaging Services
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2005
Revision Date
06/2021
General Subject
Diagnostic Tests
Neurological Disorders
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Specific Subject/Keyword
Brain
Brain Disorders
MRI Scan (magnetic resonance imaging scan)
Radiology
Stroke
Languages
English
Korean
Russian
Spanish
Record ID
3072