What is MRI Epilepsy Protocol?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a highly advanced imaging modality. Epilepsy Protocol MRI involves obtaining images of brain slices through MRI scanning in epileptic patients. This scanning enables the doctor in obtaining evidences of abnormalities or injuries in brain. Underlying pathologies inside of brain like infections or tumors cannot be seen externally. Such occurrences can be investigated through an MRI Epilepsy Protocol. As a result, MRI becomes the most accurate mode for planning line of treatment.
Centers offering MRI Epilepsy Protocol
A list of radiology centers across major Indian cities that offer MRI Epilepsy Protocol is given below:
| Diagnostic Center | Area | City |
|---|---|---|
| Exo Path Labs | Thane-Kharegaon | Mumbai |
| Exo Path Labs | Chembur-Ambedkar-Garden | Mumbai |
| Exo Path Labs | Vashi | Mumbai |
| Exo Path Labs | Kharghar | Mumbai |
| Tesla Diagnostic's | Suchitra Circle | Hyderabad |
| Insight Diagnostics | Kukatpally | Hyderabad |
Cost of MRI Epilepsy Protocol
Costs of an MRI Epilepsy Protocol differs from city to city based on a variety of factors. Costs can range from INR 6000 to INR 9500.
| Exo Path Labs, Thane-Kharegaon, Mumbai. | Brain Epilepsy Protocol | Rs. | Rs. 5400 | Book Online |
| Exo Path Labs, Chembur-Ambedkar-Garden, Mumbai. | Brain Epilepsy Protocol | Rs. | Rs. 6375 | Book Online |
| Exo Path Labs, Vashi, Mumbai. | Brain Epilepsy Protocol | Rs. | Rs. 6375 | Book Online |
| Exo Path Labs, Kharghar, Mumbai. | Brain Epilepsy Protocol | Rs. | Rs. 6000 | Book Online |
| Tesla Diagnostic's, Suchitra Circle, Hyderabad. | Brain Epilepsy Protocol | Rs. | Rs. 7600 | Book Online |
| Insight Diagnostics, Kukatpally, Hyderabad. | MR Epilepsy Protocol | Rs. | Rs. 6800 | Book Online |
* Above mentioned offers can only be booked online.
What are the indications that suggest you need an MRI Epilepsy Protocol?
Following listed are the indications that an epileptic patient needs to undergo this test:
- Epileptic patients on whom the medication hasn’t had the expected outcome or effect
- In children suffering from seizures before completion of 2 years of age
- Patients suffering from seizures whose patterns of the epileptic attack have changed
- Patients having seizure attacks even when they are on seizure medication
Following mentioned are contradictory factors that forbid the patient from undergoing this test. Despite them if the patient has to undergo it, it should be done in the presence of experienced neurologists only:
- Pregnant women are advised against undergoing this test
- People having bullet or shrapnel lodged somewhere in the body
- Patients who have undergone any type of device implant such as cochlear or pacemaker implant
Pre-procedural instructions
- Procedure – To be prepared for what the test will actually entail, you as a patient should discuss the procedure with the doctor beforehand
- Consent form – The patient is made to sign a written consent form before he/she enters the scanning facility
- Weight – The weight of the patient is recorded thereafter
- Metallic objects – The patient is asked to remove all metallic objects including belt, jewelry, keys, hairpins, wallet, loose change, credit/debit cards with magnetic strips, hearing aid
- Earplugs – The center offers earplugs or headphones for reducing discomfort of the patient
How is it done?
The MRI machine resembles a tunnel. After the patient lies on the bed, he/she is passed into an open-ended scanner. The interaction between brain tissues and magnets present in the scanner, generates images of different angles. These images are viewed by the technician sitting in another room controlling the machine. The patient can communicate with the technician if he/she feels any discomfort at any time.
If you feel uneasy or restless, you may be given a relaxant medication. You can also hear music during the scan through earphones to pass the time. A contrast agent may be injected through your arm for the technician to get better clarity of the tissues.
After your MRI Epilepsy Protocol:
After the scan, the results are discussed by your radiologist and doctor. Thereafter, the course of treatments and medication can be planned by the doctor and communicated to you.