Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

The procedure is painless and non-invasive, and there are no harmful ionizing rays or radiation. A specially qualified radiologic technologist will position you and set everything up for your examination. During the MRI examination, you are inside the device. The machine produces repetitive sounds, which is why you will be given special headphones that muffle the sounds so that you feel more comfortable. It is important to remain as still as possible throughout the entire examination because movement creates artifacts and the image will not be suitable for analysis. It is also important to follow the technologist's instructions. Your MRI technologist will place specialized coils around the area of the body being scanned. The examination may last from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on whether contrast is used and which area of the body is being scanned.

Be sure to bring all medical documentation (medical history) related to the examination you are undergoing. Wear comfortable clothing, and metal objects such as jewelry, money, metals, and other items should be left in the area designated for changing. Remove hearing aids as well as dental prostheses. People who must not undergo MRI are patients with an implanted pacemaker (that is not compatible with the MRI device) or objects made of ferromagnetic materials. If additional instructions are needed, you will receive them when booking the appointment.

Before every magnetic resonance imaging scan, it would be good to have urea and creatinine test results so that our doctors can assess whether they are allowed to give you IV contrast. If you do not have urea and creatinine test results, you will also be able to have them done at the clinic. If you are a kidney patient, then it would certainly be absolutely necessary to have urea and creatinine test results done. Inform the doctor or technologist if you are allergic.