How to Read a Brain MRI: Basic Search Pattern & Sequences Explained

In this video, I review my basic approach and search pattern in reading an MRI of the brain. I also discuss the utility of the various sequences, which can be confusing. Hope this helps!
Outline:
0:00 - Sagital T1
1:44 - Axial T2
2:35 - FLAIR
4:15 - DWI
6:11 - ADC
6:51 - Susceptibility
Example Case Courtesy of Radiopedia:
1. Gaillard F, Gajera J, Sharma R, et al. Glioblastoma, IDH-wildtype. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 06 Nov 2023) doi.org/10.53347/rID-4910
2. Gaillard F, Sharma R, Deng F, et al. Cerebral microhemorrhage. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 06 Nov 2023) doi.org/10.53347/rID-4560
3. Bickle I, Middle cerebral artery territory infarct. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 06 Nov 2023) doi.org/10.53347/rID-46842
4. Di Muzio B, Normal MRI Brain. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 06 Nov 2023) doi.org/10.53347/rID-39311.
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[@Shifty_Bravo]

Thank you. I'm an MRI Tech and this is helpful for me too.

[@JakeGibbonsMD]

Very glad to hear it. Thanks for the work that you do.

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Nice vid

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Thank you

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Thanks very much for watching. Hope it helped.

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Thanks for watching. Hope it helps.