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Stroke and MRI

MRI can be used to assess the brain for certain stroke-related issues, such as signs of previous stroke or other changes in brain tissue. However, for acute stroke symptoms, you should seek emergency care immediately.

Stroke and imaging diagnostics

When the brain needs to be assessed with MRI

Stroke is an acute condition when symptoms occur suddenly. In such cases, care should be sought immediately and private MRI should not delay emergency assessment.

However, brain MRI may be relevant in planned contexts, for example in follow-up, previous findings or certain neurological issues.

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Examples of MRI related questions

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Previous stroke
Vascular changes
Neurological symptoms
Tissue change
Radiological report
Referral if necessary
Emergency care for symptoms
How the Process Works

From MRI scan to medical response

After the examination, the images are reviewed by a radiologist. You will receive a written report and guidance on whether the findings need to be followed up.

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Book privately without a referral

You choose an examination and book directly via Prevcare without first needing a referral.

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Perform the MRI examination

The examination is carried out in a clinic according to the protocol that suits the medical question.

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Get report and medical guidance

The images are reviewed by a radiologist. You will receive a written report and guidance on any follow-up.

Stroke, brain and MRI

Acute symptoms require emergency care, not private booking

MRI can provide important information about the brain, but stroke symptoms should always be taken seriously. Planned MRI brain may be relevant when the issue is not urgent.

How is MRI used for stroke?

MRI can be used to assess the brain and show certain changes that may be linked to stroke or previous vascular damage. These may include changes in brain tissue, scars from previous events, or other findings that need to be assessed by a radiologist.

In the case of acute stroke symptoms, time is of the essence. In that case, you should not wait for a private MRI examination, but seek emergency care immediately.

Planned brain MRI may be relevant when the issue concerns the brain but the situation is not urgent.

In case of suspected stroke

Seek emergency care immediately in the event of sudden facial paralysis, weakness in an arm or leg, speech difficulties, vision loss, severe dizziness or a sudden severe headache.

What can a brain MRI show?

MRI brain can show changes in brain tissue and some signs of previous vascular involvement. The radiologist assesses the image material and describes relevant findings in the report.

Which method is best depends on the question. In acute stroke, acute care routines and examinations are used, which may include other imaging methods.

  • Changes in brain tissue.
  • Signs that may indicate previous vascular involvement.
  • Other brain-related findings.
  • Radiological report.
  • Referral if necessary.

When might planned MRI be relevant?

A planned brain MRI may be relevant for certain neurological symptoms, previous findings, or the need for more information about the brain. This does not apply to acute symptoms where care should be sought immediately.

If the examination shows findings that need to be followed up, Prevcare can help you further with a referral after medical assessment.

MRI brain or MRI whole body?

If the question concerns stroke, brain or neurological symptoms, a targeted brain MRI is often more relevant than a whole body MRI.

Whole-body MRI can provide a broad overview of several organs and body parts, but targeted brain MRI is better suited when the main question concerns the brain.

Price and booking

You can find the current price and book directly on the MRI brain page.

The examination includes a radiological report and referral if necessary after medical assessment.

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MRI brain may be relevant for planned brain-related issues. In case of acute stroke symptoms, you should seek emergency care immediately.

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Clinics

Clinics for MRI brain

Prevcare collaborates with established clinics in several locations in Sweden. You book the examination privately without a referral and have the results reviewed by a radiologist.

Evidia Mölndal at GoCo

Entrepreneur Street 6
431 53 Mölndal

Entrance for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations.

Evidia Hyllie X-ray

Hyllie Station Square 2
215 32 Malmö, Sweden

Evidia Jönköping X-ray

Battery Street 11
553 05 Jonkoping

Evidia Karlstad X-ray

Löfbergs Arena, Northern Entrance 79
654 65 Karlstad

Evidia Sabbatsberg X-ray

Olivecronas Road 1
113 24 Stockholm

Evidia Sundsvall X-ray

Institutsvägen 2
856 43 Sundsvall

Evidia Umeå X-ray

Renmarktstorget 12 C
903 26 Umea

Evidia Uppsala at Elisabeth Hospital X-ray

Geijersgatan 20
752 27 Uppsala

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about stroke and MRI

What should I do if I suspect a stroke?

If you experience sudden stroke symptoms, seek emergency care immediately. Do not wait for a private MRI scan.

Can MRI show stroke and MRI?

MRI brain can show certain changes in the brain that may be linked to previous stroke or vascular damage. In case of acute stroke symptoms, you should seek emergency care immediately.

Do I need a referral for a brain MRI?

No. You can book a brain MRI privately via Prevcare without a referral.

What happens if something is discovered?

If the examination shows findings that need to be followed up, you will receive information in the report. If necessary, Prevcare can help you further with a referral after medical assessment.

Does MRI replace other care?

No. MRI does not replace emergency care, medical evaluation, blood tests or other diagnostics when needed. The results always need to be assessed in their medical context.