Magnetic resonance venography (MRV) is an imaging test that is used to visualize veins in the body.
Sometimes an MRI is used to view tumors, traumatic injuries, and diseases such as stroke.
In general, diseases of the veins are less common than diseases of the arteries.
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Lastly, conditions such asintracranialhypertensioncan cause neurological symptoms, which can be evaluated with an MRV.
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MRV is not a common diagnostic test.
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