How do family members check their brain health?

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain is more sensitive than CT. It has the characteristics of multi-directional slice and multi-parameter imaging, and can more accurately display the location, scope and histological characteristics of lesions. It is the first choice to find brain internal structural lesions without radiation damage, but it is also expensive and time-consuming, and most hospitals need to make an appointment. In a word, compared with CT, MRI has no radiation damage, can find intracranial lesions more effectively and earlier, and is a reliable method for diagnosing intracranial diseases. The structure of blood vessels can be displayed without contrast agent, which is helpful to find intracranial vascular diseases.

The community-based epidemiological survey in China shows that the incidence of intracranial aneurysms among people aged 35-75 is over 7% through MRA screening, but there are obvious regional and ethnic differences in the incidence. Most patients are asymptomatic for life, and about 0.5%-3.0% will rupture and bleed. Once the bleeding is broken, the consequences will be more serious, and it is often too late to treat.

Therefore, for the sake of health, qualified adults can consider brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)+ magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). Once an intracranial aneurysm is found, an experienced neurosurgeon must be consulted. Most unruptured aneurysms can be cured for life after modern neurointerventional therapy or surgical treatment.

Magnetic vibration inspection has the advantages of safety, no radiation and accuracy, but the following points must be guaranteed before magnetic vibration inspection:

1. Those who install artificial cardiac pacemakers and nerve stimulators, and those who have metal foreign bodies left beside important organs are prohibited from doing the examination. However, implants in the body are recognized by surgeons as non-magnetic objects.