{"id":11983,"date":"2021-01-02T08:22:10","date_gmt":"2021-01-02T08:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aikdesigns.com\/blog\/?p=11983"},"modified":"2021-01-06T23:35:50","modified_gmt":"2021-01-06T23:35:50","slug":"information-on-magnetic-resonance-imaging-mri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aikdesigns.com\/blog\/information-on-magnetic-resonance-imaging-mri\/","title":{"rendered":"Information on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"hero_intro f1_l\">The importance of implant and MRI compatibility.<\/h3>\n<p>Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a common medical imaging. MRI machines use powerful magnets to take detailed images of organs and tissues in the body. MRI is imaging that helps diagnose a variety of medical conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Doctors can do much imaging, including MRI, X-ray, CT scan, PET scan, and ultrasound. Various shots are required to make multiple diagnoses.\u00a0The advantage of MRI over other imaging techniques is that they can take detailed images of soft tissues and joints.<\/p>\n<div class=\"para\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalmriscan.com\/our-services\/who-are-we\"><em><strong>MRI scans<\/strong><\/em><\/a> do not use x-rays or radiation, so they are generally very safe.<\/li>\n<li class=\"para\">MRI generally provides more precise images than CT scans, but MRI requires a longer time and is more inconvenient.<\/li>\n<li class=\"para\">Because powerful magnets are used, you cannot get an MRI if your body has certain types of metallic substances.<\/li>\n<li class=\"para\">In most MRI machines, a person enters a narrow tunnel, so some people are extremely anxious (obstructive phobia) and cannot be tested.<\/li>\n<li class=\"para\">Some MRI devices have a relatively large tunnel hole (<em><strong>&#8220;<\/strong><\/em>open MRI<em><strong>&#8220;<\/strong><\/em>) so people don&#8217;t struggle with it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"topic__header--section\">Why is the MRI needed?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"topic__content\">\n<div class=\"para\">\n<div class=\"para\">\n<p>Doctors may\u00a0use an MRI instead\u00a0of a\u00a0CT scan\u00a0when more details are needed to determine\u00a0:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"para\">\n<ul>\n<li>Brain, spinal cord, muscle, and liver problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"para\">\n<ul>\n<li>Problems with the female reproductive system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"para\">\n<ul>\n<li>Hip bone and pelvic fracture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"para\">\n<ul>\n<li>Joint problems, such as tears or sprains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"para\">\n<ul>\n<li>Bleeding or infection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"para\">\n<p>Doctors may choose an MRI instead of a CT scan if:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"para\">\n<p>You have had an allergic reaction to the type of contrast agent used for the CT scan (such as sneezing, rash, or breathing problems)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"para\">\n<p>Pregnant (because CT scans emit radiation and MRI does not)<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"topic__header--section\">What Happens During an MRI Scan?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"topic__content\">\n<section id=\"v33033185_ko\" class=\"topic__section HHead\">\n<section id=\"v33033185_ko\" class=\"topic__section HHead\">\n<h3 id=\"\" class=\"topic__header--subsection\">Before inspection<\/h3>\n<div class=\"topic__content\">\n<div class=\"para\">\n<ul>\n<li>Empty the contents of the pouch, remove jewelry, belts, and all other metal objects. You can wear the clothes you often wear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"para\">\n<ul>\n<li>Sometimes doctors inject a solution (called a paramagnetic contrast agent) into a vein or joint. MRI contrast agents make certain areas of the body appear more clearly in the picture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"para\">\n<ul>\n<li>If you are anxious about being surrounded by an <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalmriscan.com\/\"><em><strong>MRI Scan<\/strong><\/em><\/a> device, doctors may give you medications to help you relax.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"v33033190_ko\" class=\"topic__section HHead\">\n<h3 id=\"\" class=\"topic__header--subsection\">Under inspection<\/h3>\n<div class=\"topic__content\">\n<div class=\"list\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"para\">\n<ul>\n<li>Lie still on the test table as it moves into the large tube-shaped scanner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"para\">\n<ul>\n<li>Doctors may ask you to use headphones or earplugs to stop the loud banging noise from the scanner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"para\">\n<ul>\n<li>Your doctor may ask you to hold your breath at a certain point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"para\">\n<ul>\n<li>The scan typically takes 20-60 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"v33033200_ko\" class=\"topic__section HHead\">\n<h3 id=\"\" class=\"topic__header--subsection\">After inspection<\/h3>\n<div class=\"topic__content\">\n<div class=\"para\">\n<ul>\n<li>You can return to your daily activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The importance of implant and MRI compatibility. 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