Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- High-quality MRI technology produces clear, detailed anatomical images of almost every organ in the body at all angles and levels. X-ray is not used in this procedure, so it is painless for the patient, very safe, and has no known side effects.
- In this examination, radio waves and magnetic fields are used to produce clear images that help doctors diagnose certain conditions quickly and accurately, such as diseases of the nervous system and injuries to muscles, bones, heart, and blood vessels, in addition to therapeutic follow-up of patients and ruling out the presence of serious problems.
- The examination takes 20 minutes to an hour.
Preparations necessary for the examination
- The radiologist or technician must be informed if there is an allergy of any kind, such as: allergy to iodine, the contrast material, medications, food, or asthma.
- You should also inform the radiologist if you have any serious health problems, or if you have had surgery.
- Any jewelry, watches, credit cards, hearing aids, pins, or similar metal objects should be removed.
- You should tell the technician if you have medical or electronic devices on your body, as they may interfere with the examination or may be dangerous.
- Parents accompanying children to the examination room also need to remove all metal accessories and notify the technician of any medical or electronic devices they may have.
- Infants and young children may sometimes need sedation to complete an MRI scan without shifting or moving.
Some people cannot undergo the examination, or it is necessary to notify the doctor or technician before the examination, who have:
- Defibrillator or pacemaker.
- Cochlea
- Some types of clips used in brain aneurysms.
- Some types of metal coils that are placed inside blood vessels.
It is preferable to wait a short period of time (usually six weeks) for some implanted devices to be safe for undergoing The MRI Scan, such as:
- Artificial heart valves.
- Pacemaker
- Artificial limbs or metal limbs.
- Implanted nerve stimulators.
