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Functional MRI (fMRI)

Functional MRI (fMRI)

A functional MRI is a type of MRI. During an fMRI, the patient is asked to perform certain activities to help the neurosurgeons map the functional areas of the brain before surgery takes place.

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Preparing for Functional MRI (fMRI) English
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Preparing for Functional MRI (fMRI) English

Learn from Dr. Michael Zeineh, diagnostic radiologist, as he describes how functional MRI works and how to prepare for this test. 

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Preparing for Functional MRI (fMRI) Spanish
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Preparing for Functional MRI (fMRI) Spanish
Learn from Dr. Michael Zeinheh, diagnostic radiologist, as he describes how functional MRI works and how to prepare for this diagnostic test. To learn more, visit https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-clinics/imaging-clinic.html
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Preparing for Functional MRI (fMRI) Chinese
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Preparing for Functional MRI (fMRI) Chinese
Learn from Dr. Michael Zeinheh, diagnostic radiologist, as he describes how functional MRI works and how to prepare for this diagnostic test. To learn more, visit https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-clinics/imaging-clinic.html