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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.
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MRI safety: Before your MRI you will be asked a series of questions to determine if the MRI is safe for you. For example, people with pacemakers should avoid MRI since the magnet in the machine can disrupt your pacemaker.
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Magnetic Reasonance: MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. It uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to make pictures of organs and structures inside the body. unlike X-ray or CT, there is no ionizing radiation with an MRI. MRI gives different information about structures in the body than can be seen with an X-ray, ultrasound, or CT scan.
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