- What are MRI questions?
- What is a major health concern with MRI?
- What questions should be asked before an MRI?
- What are the 3 main components necessary for MRI?
What are MRI questions?
Top 5 MRI Questions
- Why is an MRI so noisy? The sounds that come from the MRI scanner are actually vibrations. ...
- Why is there such a big concern about medical devices and metal in or on my body? ...
- How long will the test take? ...
- What if I am nervous or anxious? ...
- Will I have to get an IV?
What is a major health concern with MRI?
The strong, static magnetic field of the MRI scanner will pull on magnetic materials and may cause unwanted movement of the medical device. The radiofrequency energy and magnetic fields that change with time may cause heating of the implanted medical device and the surrounding tissue, which could lead to burns.
What questions should be asked before an MRI?
Questions to ask your doctor
- “What information will the MRI scan provide? ...
- “Is there any reason why I shouldn't have an MRI scan?” (If you have any implanted devices (such as a pacemaker, stents, an insulin pump, or an artificial joint), be sure your doctor knows about them.)
- “Will my exam involve contrast agent?
What are the 3 main components necessary for MRI?
The three main components of an MRI scanner, as alluded to above, are the static magnetic field, radiofrequency coils, and gradient coils, which together allow collection of images.