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In some cases, patients may need sedation. If
a patient has claustrophobia or experiences
anxiety, they should discuss this with their doctor
prior to their appointment. The doctor may
prescribe a mild sedative or request that you
be sedated. If you are being sedated, please
remember that you must arrive one hour early for
your appointment, bring someone with you that
can drive you home, and bring a list of current
medications you are taking.
MRI CONTRAST For some MRI scans, a contrast agent,
Gadolinium, may be used to enhance the pictures
that are being taken. The contrast is usually
injected into a vein in your hand or arm. Your
doctor will determine if contrast is needed for
your exam.
AFTER YOUR MRI You can resume normal activities after your exam.
A radiologist will review your images and forward
the findings to your doctor usually within 24 to 48
hours.
SCHEDULING To schedule an appointment, please call
(843) 402-5000.
Most MRI procedures will last 25 to 45 minutes.
In order to ensure that you receive the best
possible study, it is very important to remain
still during the entire procedure. You will hear
a slight to moderate banging noise while in the
MRI scanner. This is normal and you will be given
earplugs to lessen the noise.
IS MRI SAFE?MRI has been shown to be extremely safe as
long as proper safety precautions are taken.
Patients are carefully safety screened during the
scheduling process and again upon arrival on
the day of the exam to ensure safety in the MRI
environment. You will be asked to fill out an MRI
Safety Screening Questionnaire when you arrive
for your appointment.
PREGNANCY Please let us know if you think you may be
pregnant. Pregnant patients should not be
scanned unless there is a serious medical
condition that warrants the MRI exam.
CLAUSTROPHOBIA Our MRI team is very experienced in recognizing
and intervening when there are signs of
anxiety and claustrophobia. Some of the
accommodations we provide include patient
education, headphones for music, a squeeze bulb
to use if you need to contact the technologist
during the scans and an intercom inside of the
scanner in order for you to communicate with the
technologist.
MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is one of the
safest tools available to look inside the body. MRI
uses strong magnet and radio waves to construct
detailed images that are used to help in the
diagnosis of a wide range of medical conditions.
Exams Performed
Abdomen and pelvis
Central nervous system including brain and spine
Orthopedic studies including bones, joints
and arthrograms
Blood vessels
Heart
Breast with 3-D computer aided diagnosis
MRI RESTRICTIONS Nearly everyone can have a MRI; however there
are some implants that can cause a potential risk.
For your safety let your doctor know if you have
any of the following:
Cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator
Cerebral aneurysm clips or coils
Cochlear implant
Other metal or electronic device
Metal fragments in your eyes
THE DAY OF YOUR MRI You may eat, drink and take your medications
as usual the day of your exam, unless instructed
otherwise. Please try to arrive 30 minutes early
for your exam in order for us to review your
medical history and safely prepare you for the MRI
procedure.
When you arrive for your procedure, a dressing
room will be provided so you may safely secure
these items that are not allowed in the MRI room:
Hair/ Safety Pins
Jewelry/Watches
Hearing Aids
Pocketknife
Keys
Wallets
Any other metallic or electronic devices
A MRI technologist will escort you to the dressing
room and review all information with you before
beginning your procedure. The technologist will
answer any of your questions and thoroughly
explain your procedure to you at this time. You
may be asked to change into a gown prior to the
examination. Your eyeglasses and dentures can be
worn into the scan room, but the technologist may
ask you to remove them before your exam.
DURING YOUR MRI The technologist will escort you into the scan room
and position you appropriately on the scan table
according to the type of exam you are having.
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