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Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging - fMRI
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)
A function magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) 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.
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.