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MRI Brain in Delhi and Its Cost

What is MRI of Brain?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of brain is an investigative technique in which magnetic waves and radio waves are used in combination, to generate an image of the patient’s brain. These images are studied to detect any underlying structural or functional abnormalities in the patient’s brain. It is an absolutely painless procedure and does not require any surgical incision or invasive procedure.

MRI is a much more advanced investigative technique as compared to X-Ray, sonography, barium studies etc. It is advisable to visit a well equipped diagnostic center or a hospital for undergoing MRI scan.

Delhi MRI Centers for MRI Brain

Following are the top diagnostic centers in Delhi for MRI Brain scan:

Diagnostic CenterAreaCity
Exo Path LabDarya Ganj New Delhi
Exo Path LabHauz KhasNew Delhi
City X-RayTilak NagarNew Delhi
Dr. Madhu MRIGTB NagarNew Delhi
St. Stephen's HospitalCivil LinesNew Delhi
House of DiagnosticsOkhlaNew Delhi
Saral Diagnostic CentrePitampuraNew Delhi

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Diagnosing Brain Tumor: Symptoms, Test Cost and Associated Risks

A tumor in the brain is a mass of some abnormal cells. This mass can be malignant or benign. Malignant tumors are cancerous and benign tumors are non-cancerous. Primary brain tumors originate in the brain; these form in the brain tissues. Secondary brain tumors originate in other parts of the body and spread to the brain. Usually malignant tumors become secondary tumors which form when cancer spreads from other parts of the body. brain-tumor-diagnosis-in-india Continue reading “Diagnosing Brain Tumor: Symptoms, Test Cost and Associated Risks” →

MRI Scan – Importance, Procedure & Cost in India

What exactly is an MRI?

MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging and it uses radio waves for drawing an accurate graph of the internal anatomy of your body. The scanner looks like a long tube or cylinder within which the patient has to lie down. Think of it like an X-Ray machine. 
mri-scan-machine

Having the scan done does not hurt. But the machine can get slightly scary owing to the fact that you cannot move around in the tube. You also need to control your breathing so as to get a clear image of the affected area. The scanner also makes a lot of loud noises as it’s taking a picture. It is similar to a CT scan, which is a computerised tomography, but in many cases produces clearer results.  Continue reading “MRI Scan – Importance, Procedure & Cost in India” →