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Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI)
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Radiologic Imaging offers High Field MRI and Open
MRI. MRI is a safe and accurate way to make detailed
images of your body. Both use a magnetic field
and radio waves. The imaging is painless. The
availability of MR scanning has allowed us to
evaluate disorders with images that could only
previously be seen during surgery, demonstrating
them with exquisite detail.
Before
Your Exam
Please let your doctor know about
any of the following:
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If
you are or may be pregnant |
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Brain
Aneurysm clips |
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Surgeries,
especially of the brain, eye or ear |
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A
gun wound or similar injury (shrapnel) |
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Cardiac
pacemaker or artificial heart valve |
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Inner
ear implants |
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Metal
plate, pin or other metallic implant |
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If
you have welded |
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If
you are claustrophobic |
Patient
Preparation
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The
majority of MRI exams require no special preparation.
For abdominal or pelvic exams, do not eat
or drink anything for three hours prior. |
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Wear
comfortable clothes. |
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You
will be asked to leave all items containing
metal and cards with magnetic strips outside
the room. |
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If
you have had a previous MRI, or X-ray of the
area we request that you bring that with you
if possible. |
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Feel
free to bring a favorite CD to listen to during
the test. |
Exam
An imaging procedure typically lasts 30 to 60
minutes, depending on the type of information
requested by your physician. For the best quality
image, you need to be as still as possible during
the exam. Just relax, make yourself comfortable
and breathe normally. You will not feel anything.
You will hear a drumming sound as the machine
does its work and you will be able to hear a technologist
throughout the exam.
Your
images will be interpreted by a board-certified
radiologist and the findings will be given to
your physician. Your physician will contact you
to share the results.
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