PREPARING FOR YOUR TEST
In general, there are no special preparations to follow before your exam. Because MRI uses a strong magnetic field, metal objects will interfere with the scan; for your convenience, we provide a locker to store your barrettes, jewelry and credit cards. We ask that you wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing, but you may be asked to change into a hospital gown. Please check the following list carefully. You cannot be examined by MRI if you have any of the following:
--A pacemaker
--Aneurysm clips in the brain
--Inner ear implants
--Metal fragments in one or both eyes
--Implanted spinal cord stimulator >>Back to Patient Guide
WHAT IS AN MRI?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of technology's most advanced diagnostic tools for today's physician. It allows your physician to see inside your body without surgery or the use of ionizing radiation. MRI uses a powerful magnet, low-intensity radio waves and computer technology to create detailed images of the soft tissues, muscles, nerves and bones in your body.
