Experiences and prophylactic of panic attacks. The case of magnetic resonance imaging

Physiotherapy ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Florkowski
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Panic Attacks ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Medical Procedure ◽  
Medical Procedures ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Psychological Dimension ◽  
Patients Experience ◽  
First Time ◽  
Entire Procedure

AbstractThe MRI apparatus, which is the most popular in present clinical settings, looks like a massive tube or the entrance to a mysterious alien spaceship. The patient has to enter this machine and remain motionless during the entire procedure. Placement in constraining space can cause a claustrophobic reaction. Under these circumstances, some patients experience panic attacks - some of them for the first time in their life. State of mental panic and panicky bodily movements may result in abortion of the procedure or cause the generation of distorted images which can negatively affect accuracy of diagnosis. Such situations result in economic waste and psychological distress. The author of this article attempts to review on the basis of the example of magnetic resonance the issues which often influence medical procedures, such as negligence of psychological dimension, which may play a paramount role and result in the success or failure of any medical procedure.

Multi-functional NaErF4:Yb nanorods: enhanced red upconversion emission, in vitro cell, in vivo X-ray, and T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging

Nanoscale ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 2855-2860 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haibo Wang ◽  
Wei Lu ◽  
Tianmei Zeng ◽  
Zhigao Yi ◽  
Ling Rao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Upconversion Emission ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
New Type ◽  
First Time

A new type of multi-functional NaErF4 nanoprobe with enhanced red upconversion emission was developed and used for in vitro cell, in vivo X-ray and T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging for the first time.

Delineating Toxicity Mechanisms Associated with MRI Contrast Enhancement through a Multidimensional Toxicogenomic Profiling of Gadolinium

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger M. Pallares ◽  
Dahlia D An ◽  
Solene Hebert ◽  
David Faulkner ◽  
Alex Loguinov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Contrast Agent ◽  
Contrast Enhancement ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Mri Contrast ◽  
Toxicity Mechanisms

Although gadolinium is widely used for magnetic resonance imaging in clinical settings, many concerns regarding its toxicity and bioaccumulation after gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA) administration have been raised and published...

Emerging tumefactive multiple sclerosis after switching therapy from natalizumab to fingolimod

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 1650-1652 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian Jander ◽  
Bernd Turowski ◽  
Bernd C Kieseier ◽  
Hans-Peter Hartung
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis Patient ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Mri Features ◽  
Switching Therapy ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
First Time ◽  
Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis

In this report we describe a multiple sclerosis patient who developed a relapse with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of tumefactive demyelination after switching therapy from natalizumab to fingolimod. Tumefactive lesions emerged 16 weeks after stopping natalizumab and eight weeks after commencing fingolimod therapy but had been absent at the time of diagnosis and throughout the preceding course of the disease. Thus, the first-time occurrence of atypical lesion features may have been caused by the change in immunotherapy. The possible relevance of natalizumab withdrawal vs fingolimod introduction is discussed against the background of recently published case studies.

Peripheral late reactivation of a previously typical monofocal Baló’s concentric sclerosis lesion

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 1080-1083 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Pique ◽  
F Bonneville ◽  
D Brassat ◽  
D Peaureaux ◽  
M Benaiteau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Left Hemiparesis ◽  
Gadolinium Enhancement ◽  
Slow Recovery ◽  
High Dose Steroid ◽  
Baló’S Concentric Sclerosis ◽  
First Time

We report a 41-year-old woman with rapidly progressive left hemiparesis, revealing an inflammatory reactivation of a previously known parietal Baló’s concentric sclerosis lesion. The first attack occurred five years before. After a slow recovery following high-dose steroid infusions the patient stabilized. Because of recurrent ataxia and left hemiparesis a new magnetic resonance imaging was performed showing an extension of the initial lesion with a peripheral gadolinium enhancement on T1-weighted images. Such a reactivation pattern of an isolated Baló’s concentric sclerosis lesion, occurring some years later, is described for the first time.

scholarly journals Inguinal ureter herniation evaluated with magnetic resonance imaging: a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Matteo Renzulli ◽  
Guido Marzocchi ◽  
Giulio Vara ◽  
Beniamino Corcioni ◽  
Anna Maria Ierardi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Inguinal Canal ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Intravenous Contrast ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Full Study ◽  
First Time

Abstract Background The herniation of the ureter into the inguinal canal is a rare condition, but probably underreported. Acquired nephroptosis could cause herniation of the ureter and, therefore, when diagnosed, a full study of the urinary tract should be performed especially in patients with inguinal hernia. Case presentation We present the case of an 86-year-old white man with a herniated ureter likely caused by acquired nephroptosis presenting with acute urinary retention, documented with magnetic resonance imaging for the first time. Conclusions The Fast Imaging Employing Steady State Acquisition sequence on magnetic resonance imaging, for many reasons, could allow correct evaluation of the urinary tract, especially in cases of renal dysfunction that contraindicate the use of intravenous contrast agents.

scholarly journals Anatomic Magnetic Resonance Imaging Measurements in First-Time Patellar Dislocators by Sex and Age

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (8) ◽  
pp. 901-905
Author(s):  
Nathan L. Grimm ◽  
Benjamin M. Wooster ◽  
David M. Tainter ◽  
Beau J. Kildow ◽  
Jaewhan Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Patellar Height ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Sulcus Angle ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Analysis ◽  
First Time ◽  
Patellotrochlear Index

Context Anatomic differences of the knee in first-time patellar dislocators have not been clearly elucidated. Objective To compare structural differences of the knee in those who have sustained an acute first-time patellar dislocation resulting in a medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) tear by sex and age (≤17 years old, ≥18 years old). Design Case series. Setting Retrospective magnetic resonance imaging analysis. Patients or Other Participants Thirty-five acute first-time patellar dislocators with an associated MPFL tear. Main Outcome Measure(s) Patellar height using 3 methods, patellar alignment using congruency angles, and trochlear morphology using the sulcus angle. We compared the means of these variables by sex and age. The intraclass correlation coefficient was then calculated to assess the agreement of the independent reviewers. Results A total of 21 left and 14 right knees were analyzed. The MPFL tear location did not differ by sex (P = .34) or age (P = .43). Patellar height did not differ as measured by the Caton-Deschamps ratio (P = .29 for sex, P = .49 for age), Insall-Salvati index (P = .15 for sex, P = .33 for age), or patellotrochlear index (P = .67 for sex, P = .49 for age). The congruence angle (P = .81 for sex, P = .06 for age) and trochlear morphology as measured by the sulcus angle (P = .64 for sex, P = .45 for age) were similar between groups. Conclusions Patellar height and trochlear morphology did not differ by sex or age among patients whose first-time patellar dislocations resulted in an MPFL tear. In addition, the location of the tear did not appear to vary by sex or age.

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