MRI Brain with Contrast

What Makes Cadabams Diagnostics Different

• 3T High-Field MRI for razor-sharp images
• Priority slots in the morning, evening, and weekend
• Same-day radiology reports in most cases
• Dedicated patient-care team to guide you at every step

Quick Facts About MRI Brain with Contrast

• Tumor detection and characterization (size, margins, type)
• Inflammation or infection (meningitis, encephalitis)
• Blood–brain barrier integrity (leaks indicate pathology)
• Vascular abnormalities (aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations)

Detecting Brain Tumors

Contrast highlights enhancing masses and distinguishes benign vs malignant.

Evaluating Multiple Sclerosis

Shows new or active plaques that guide therapy adjustments.

Post-Stroke Assessment

Checks for delayed hemorrhage or blood–brain barrier breakdown.

Investigating Chronic Headaches or Seizures

Rules out structural causes when routine tests are normal.

• High-resolution soft-tissue imaging without radiation
• Non-invasive—no incisions or hospital stay
• Early and accurate diagnosis, leading to faster treatment

Fasting and Medication Instructions

• Solid food: Stop 4 hours before scan
• Clear fluids: Allowed until 2 hours prior
• Routine meds: Take with a sip of water unless advised otherwise

Metal Implant Screening

Fill out a safety questionnaire about pacemakers, clips, or orthopedic rods.

What to Wear and Bring

• Metal-free clothing (gown provided if needed)
• ID, doctor’s prescription, and prior scans (CD or film)

• Recent kidney function test (creatinine/eGFR) within 4 weeks
• Allergy history documentation
• Pregnancy screening for women of child-bearing age (urine β-hCG)

• Morning slots for easier fasting compliance
• Avoid late evenings if you’re claustrophobic (fatigue worsens anxiety)
• Acute symptoms? We reserve same-day emergency slots

• Adults ≥18 years
• Pediatric patients with sedation support
• Elderly if eGFR >30 and no severe co-morbidities

1. Check-in & paperwork (10 min)
2. IV line insertion in arm for contrast (5 min)
3. Positioning on table with head coil (5 min)
4. Pre-contrast sequences (10 min)
5. Gadolinium injection followed by post-contrast sequences (10 min)
6. Quick review for image quality; IV removed (5 min) Total time: 25–40 minutes. Loud knocking is normal; earplugs & music provided.

• Inform staff about claustrophobia; mild oral sedation available
• Pregnancy: Tell tech if you might be pregnant
• Breastfeeding: You may resume after 24 hours or pump-and-dump once
• Contrast allergy: Pre-medication protocol if history is mild

Possible Side Effects of Contrast Dye

• <1% may feel mild nausea or headache
• <0.01% risk of severe allergic reaction

Contraindications

• GFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m² (severe kidney disease)
• Prior anaphylaxis to gadolinium
• Pregnancy (relative—discuss with doctor)

Limitations in Image Clarity

• Metal implants may distort images
• Patient movement can blur details
• Very small lesions (<2 mm) can still be missed