Normal Radiology: MRA Head

This is an exciting and easy to use Atlas / Quiz of NORMAL Neuroradiology, and attempts to bridge the gap between Anatomy atlases and Radiology atlases. It focuses on the needs of neurology residents and medical students, but anyone who is interested in the radiological anatomy of the brain will find it useful. Using these books as android apps is also reducing production cost , saving printing cost (and trees too in case you like trees). But these same books are also available elsewhere as print versions, but for higher cost.

As health care providers or health care students and trainees, we have all been there. We are staring intensely at a black and white picture known as the MRI (or CT) , and the eager guy standing

next to you points to some strange blob on it and asks “What is that?” In that moment of panic you try to decide whether silence is golden or stupid. You try to decide whether you should open your

mouth and reveal your ignorance and put your white coat to shame, or to wisely stroke your beard and look thoughtful. Medical student years and Residency years all go at the speed of a bullet train, where you are caught in the read-work-sleep cycle and you have no time to to pause and think about the fundamentals that get glossed over on the way. Sure you know how to identify a ‘stroke’ on the MRI scan but I bet you anything that even a kindergartner can stump you with a ‘What is that?’ question by just pointing at some random structure on the brain scan. It is all too easy to make the journey

from the first glorious day of Medical school to the last heartbreaking day of your practice without having a clue as to what that gray blob on the MRI actually represents.

The objective of the “How to Read a Normal Scan’ series is to familiarize you with NORMAL anatomy as seen on MRI scans and CT scans before memorizing what Hallevorden Spatz or Blah

Blah looks like (sure enough in your Board exam they will want you to identify Blah Blah that no one has seen in 500 doctor years). My hope is, that after reading these books, at the very least you can point out structures on a normal scan and identify exactly what they are. And it is not just about avoiding the embarrassment of ignorance, it is about the sheer satisfaction of knowing what these things are.. If you notice any errors please reach out to me and I will be sure to fix it in the next edition.

Each book in this series has 30 free pages that allows you to 'look thru' it. If you like what you see, you can upgrade to the Full Book for a one time payment that helps us cover publishing costs.

If you enjoy this book please do look at the entire series, spanning thousands of images that teach normal neuroradiology:

Normal Radiology: Brain CT

Normal Radiology: Spine CT

Normal Radiology: Brain MRI Part 1

Normal Radiology: Brain MRI Part 2

Normal Radiology: MRA Head and Neck

Normal Radiology: MRI Spine

Titles under preparation

Normal Radiology: CT Chest

Normal Radiology: CT Abdomen and Pelvis

Disclaimer:

The information in this book is the personal opinion of author and is provided solely for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. Information given in this book is to aid in the educational process of anyone who is learning about anatomy. Nothing in this book must be ever used for clinical purposes or patient care. You understand that any information and content such as text, graphics, and images found wiin this book is for general educational, entertainment, and informational purposes only. You understand that such information is not intended nor otherwise implied to be medical advice or a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This information in this book has not been peer reviewed and has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA or any other organization and is not necessarily based on scientific evidence from any source. The information in this book does not intend to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease.