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Cerebral microbleeds on MRI (SWI/GRE) — what they suggest and why they matter (Advanced)

Advanced course: MRI sequences like SWI/GRE can show microbleeds. Learn what microbleeds are, what patterns can suggest, and why they may influence bleeding-risk discussions for antithrombotics

FoundationsCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced25 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Understand what MRI microbleeds are
  • Recognize that pattern/location can matter
  • Understand why microbleeds may affect bleeding-risk conversations
  • Ask what this finding changes (if anything) in prevention decisions

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

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Question 1

1. SWI/GRE MRI sequences can detect small prior bleeding deposits (microbleeds).

Question 2

2. Microbleeds are detected primarily on…

Question 3

3. A key question is…