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Would you recommend a CT venogram or MR venogram in patients with concern for venous sinus thrombosis?

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Would you recommend CT Venogram or MR venogram in patients with concern for venous sinus throbosis?

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Neurology · HCA Houston Healthcare
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Either modality is suitable for assessing CVST. However, I typically prefer CTV. It's easier to obtain and has a quick scan time, which reduces the chances of motion artifacts. MRV provides better resolution, but it requires a screening form and has a longer scan time, which may lead to motion artif...

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