イメージHealth checkup facilities offering Brain MRI (Brain Dock) in Kumamoto
An MRI scan of the brain to check for conditions such as cerebral infarction, brain tumors, and aneurysms
What Brain MRI (Brain Dock) can reveal & when to get it
This examination uses MRI and MRA (magnetic resonance angiography) to assess the condition of the brain and its blood vessels. With no radiation exposure, it is the cornerstone examination of a brain dock, capable of detecting unruptured cerebral aneurysms, asymptomatic cerebral infarctions, brain tumors, and more.
Main conditions it can detect and evaluate
- Unruptured cerebral aneurysm
- Asymptomatic cerebral infarction
- Brain tumor
- Cerebrovascular stenosis
- White matter lesions
When to consider this test
This is an optional (voluntary) examination. It is recommended for individuals with stroke risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or smoking, those with a family history of stroke or cerebrovascular disease, and middle-aged or older adults concerned about their brain health.
Screening interval: Optional. Frequency varies depending on individual risk — typically once every few years or as advised by a physician.
Benefits
- ○No radiation exposure
- ○Can detect cerebral aneurysms before rupture and silent (hidden) cerebral infarctions
- ○Allows simultaneous evaluation of cerebrovascular condition
Points to note when getting tested
- !May not be available for individuals with metallic implants or a pacemaker
- !Any findings should be discussed with a specialist to determine appropriate follow-up
- !The scan takes a relatively long time and produces loud noise
Facilities offering Brain MRI (Brain Dock) in Kumamoto
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イメージ熊本県 阿蘇郡南阿蘇村立野185-1
高森線・立野駅より徒歩17分
イメージ熊本県 熊本市中央区本荘3丁目7-18
熊本市電・辛島町電停より徒歩約11分、本荘中通りバス停よりすぐ
イメージ熊本県 水俣市天神町1-2-1
肥薩おれんじ鉄道「水俣駅」より徒歩約15分(タクシー約5分)、またはみなくるバス「総合医療センター」バス停下車すぐ
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イメージ熊本県 水俣市天神町1-2-1
肥薩おれんじ鉄道 水俣駅より徒歩約15分、またはみなくるバス「総合医療センター」バス停下車すぐ
イメージ熊本県 天草郡苓北町上津深江278-10