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Does an mra of the chest use radiation?
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Technically yes: MRI uses electro-magnetic fields which are technically a type of low energy "radiation". There is severe risk if there is metal in the body such as a sliver from an eye injury or some implants. Clinically concerning radiation is much higher energy and related to x rays, gamma rays, proton or particle therapies, etc. This energy is enough to cause DNA damage.
Answered 1/22/2016
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