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| MRI is short for
Magnetic Resonance Imaging. MRI is an advanced technology that lets
the radiologist see internal organs, blood vessels, muscles, joints,
tumor, areas of infection, and more - without x-rays, surgery or pain.
MRI is very safe; in fact, it makes use of natural forces and has
no known harmful effects. We have a high-field MRI - tesla strength
of .7T. |
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| How does the MRI machine work? |
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| The MRI machine creates a magnetic field, sends radio waves through
your body, and then measures the response with a computer. This creates
an image or picture of the inside of your body that is much clearer
than can be obtained with most other methods. |
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| MRI Safety. |
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| MRI poses no known risk to most patients if appropriate safety guidelines
are followed. However, MRI may be inadvisable if you have or believe
that you might have the following: |
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| > Brain aneurysm clips |
| > Cardiac pacemaker |
| > Cochlear Implants |
| > Metal fragments in the eye |
| > Are or maybe pregnant |
| > Implanted medication pumps |
| > Implanted nerve stimulating devices |
| > Any other surgically implanted or metallic object in your body.
(Check with the Technologist) |
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| For the safety of staff and patients the MRI environment needs to
remain free of metal objects. Here are some examples of what must
be removed before entering the scan room: |
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| > All jewelry - including watches |
| > Eyeglasses |
| > Removable metallic dental work |
| > Hair clips and hairpins |
| > Hearing aids |
| > Keys |
| > Coins |
| > Wallets and credit cards |
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| Preparation for the Test |
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| Most MRI exams require no preparation. However for some types of
scans you may be asked to not eat or drink for 4 hours prior to your
test. Your doctor’s office will let you know if this is necessary. |
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| We recommend you wear loose fitting clothing, such as a warm-up
or jogging outfit, with no buttons or metal zippers. |
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| Note: If you have had recent exams to diagnose this same or a similar
problem at another facility, it would be helpful for the radiologist
to see those exams. If available, please bring prior studies with
you. |
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| Call (727) 347-4674 for more information. Ask for the MRI technologist. |
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