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Does an mri expose me to any unnecessary radiation?
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No: Mris do not use ionizing radiation but rather magnetic fields. During pregnancy this is a safe imaging procedure if needed to make a diagnosis.
Answered 4/1/2023
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No: Mri does not use ionizing radiation. There are other safety concerns and before your scan you will be asked a series of questions to be sure the MRI is safe for you.
Answered 3/6/2018
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No: Mri (magnetic resonance imaging) uses magnetic fields rather than radiation. That is one of the benefits of using MRI instead of ct ("cat scans") or x rays. As far as we know, exposure to this level of magnetic energy is not harmful. If you have a pacemaker, cochlear implant, implanted nerve stimulator, or other metal in your body, you may not be able to have an mri.
Answered 6/10/2014
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