What to Expect
What Should You Expect on Exam Day?
No special preparations are required prior to your exam. You may eat and drink normally, although it is best to limit your caffeine intake. Women should also refrain from wearing eye shadow or mascara. Prior to the exam you will be asked to wear comfortable clothes, remove all jewelry and all metal objects. During the exam, just like a photograph, the most accurate images will be taken when you are still. The technologist may place an MRI coil around the part of the body to be scanned. Like an antenna, the closer the coil is to the area of interest on your body, the better the image quality of your exam. MRI scans do not use any X-rays or other types of potentially harmful radiation. Immediately following the scan, you may resume your normal activities unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
No special preparations are required prior to your exam. You may eat and drink normally, although it is best to limit your caffeine intake. Women should also refrain from wearing eye shadow or mascara. Prior to the exam you will be asked to wear comfortable clothes, remove all jewelry and all metal objects. During the exam, just like a photograph, the most accurate images will be taken when you are still. The technologist may place an MRI coil around the part of the body to be scanned. Like an antenna, the closer the coil is to the area of interest on your body, the better the image quality of your exam. MRI scans do not use any X-rays or other types of potentially harmful radiation. Immediately following the scan, you may resume your normal activities unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
MR exams do not use X-rays or other types of potentially harmful ionizing radiation. Radio waves and a powerful magnetic field are used to acquire highly detailed images of your body. As with any diagnostic imaging device, the most accurate images are taken when you remain perfectly still. To help ensure this, our MR features a large open bore offering much less noise than traditional MRIs and is designed to maximize your experience during your exam. As a result, your comfort, combined with the latest exam techniques and our state-of-the-art imaging technology, will help your physician get the high quality images they need to provide the most accurate diagnosis and evaluation of your condition.