MRI scan: Purpose, Procedure and Risks
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a painless procedure that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create images of internal organs. The scan can be noisy and may take between 15 and 90 minutes, with preparations including fasting for 4 hours and removing any metal items. Certain individuals, such as pregnant women and those with pacemakers, are advised against undergoing an MRI scan.
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MRI scan: Purpose, Procedure and Risks
- 2. Strong magnetic field and radio waves are used to produce images of internal organs of the body. What is Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)?
- 3. Don’t worry! MRI is painless and risk-free procedure.
- 4. MRI scan can be noisy. Children may be sedated for the scan
- 5. Who are not supposed to undergo MRI scan? Pregnant women People with pacemakers
- 6. How long is the MRI procedure? The procedure will take 15 to 90 minutes. 15 - 90 MIN
- 7. How to prepare for MRI?
- 8. The doctor may ask the patient to: Undergo screening for allergic reactions.
- 9. The doctor may ask the patient to: Avoid eating or drinking at least 4 hours before the test.
- 10. The doctor may ask the patient to: Remove jewelry or any kind of metals before entering the scan area.
- 11. The doctor may ask the patient to: Inform if you are claustrophobic.