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MRI and MRA for stroke — diffusion imaging, timing, and what ‘small infarct’ means (Advanced)

Advanced course on MRI/MRA: diffusion-weighted imaging, silent infarcts, vascular views, and how MRI results relate to symptoms and recovery planning

FoundationsCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced25 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Understand what MRI adds beyond CT
  • Explain diffusion imaging and ‘acute infarct’ language
  • Understand what MRA shows about arteries
  • Ask questions that connect imaging to function

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. MRI diffusion imaging can detect some strokes earlier than CT.

Question 2

2. MRA mainly looks at…

Question 3

3. A good question is…