Question 1

what is a mri?

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An imaging procedure: Mri is an imaging procedure which provides the radiologist with detailed images of the body.  The machine uses a very large magnet to help produce the images.  There is no ionizing radiation.  During the procedure, the machine will make many loud noises.  Most patients choose to wear headphones and listen to music to avoid some of the noise.

Question 2

what is a cine mri?

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Motion sensitive MRI: A cine MRI is a special type of MRI image in which a series of static images are obtained at different times and then played back as a movie.  Cine MRI is helpful in evaluating tissues that move such as the heart, flowing blood, or cerebral spinal fluid.  It is occasionally used in evaluating bowel, joint or muscle motion.

Question 3

who can't get an mri?

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Patients: with certain implanted devices like pacemakers, and other indwelling or non removable objects with ferromagnetic properties.

Question 4

are nerves seen on mri?

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Yes, as long as..: ...you restrict the meaning of &quot;nerve&quot; to its proper definition of one of the large named peripheral nerves e.g. median, trigeminal, common peroneal; or the nerve ROOTS in the spinal canal; or the roots, trunks and cords of the brachial and lumbosacral plexuses. You can&#x27;t see individual neurons or terminal branches such as nerve endings in the skin.

Question 5

why would i need an mri?

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MRI is simply using: Radiowaves and magnetism to image your body.  It lets us see many things and your doctor would best help you where it is most useful.  It is super important for imaging of the brain and spine. It is very important for imaging of the prostate and breast.  It is good for almost any kind of imaging if done properly.  It does not use ionizing radiation and therefore is safer than using xrays.

Question 6

what does mri stand for?

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MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging; an imaging technique to visualize the soft tissues.

Question 7

what does function mri do?

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Images activity: Of activity of portions of the brain during certain activities.

Question 8

how to interpret mri results?

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You can: initiate a HealthTap consult,upload the images and report, and discuss.  I would be happy to do it.

Question 9

can you explain an mri for me?

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: This is the free side of HealthTap where medical questions are answered by volunteer doctors for the benefit of everyone. We cannot interpret test results on this side, including an MRI. There is a side of HealthTap where you can do a video consult with an internal medicine doctor in the internal medicine clinic. You can select a doctor and then they can help you. Or, see doctor who ordered MRI.

Question 10

what is an mri without contrast?

Accepted Answer

It is: a standard MRI examination performed without the injection of intravenous contrast material("dye").  Some types of MRI studies require contrast, others don't.

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