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What is better to make an mri scan when iam awake or asleep with sleeping pills ?
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Claustrophobia: Unless you have claustrophobia , there is no need for sedation/ sleep aids.
Answered 12/12/2017
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Awake: Although it is a tempting idea to have an MRI while sleeping, that is usually not a good idea. Patients move a bit when sleeping and dreaming, and sometimes snore, and are unable to listen to instructions while asleep. This usually leads to a poor study due to motion artifacts. Patients should be relaxed and awake during the study.
Answered 9/22/2014
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