“Is an MRI safe to use?”
I am a 47-year-old male and I will be having an MRI scan soon. Is an MRI safe to use?
6 Answers
Yes
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The Department of Radiology will provide a questionnaire before the examination. It will include some blood tests to verify your renal function if contrast is to be administer to you. The questionnaire will make sure you provide information like previous surgeries, pace makers, metallic implants, prosthesis, etc., which may affect or prevent you from having the test.
It is safe for most people. Exception would be people with indwelling metallic stents or devices which may be dislodged or destroyed.
Roger Macklis
Roger Macklis
Yes.
MRI is totally safe for most people. MRI works through the use of very powerful magnets. If you have metal within your body from injury, implants, prior surgery, or even some tatoos, the MRI environment may no be safe. You will be given a questionnaire to check if there is any danger to you.
Some MR examinations require gadolinium contrast. This is also safe for most people. If you have a history of allergies, especially to gadolinium, you should be treated to prevent an infection. Some people who have poor kidney function may also have a problem with the gadolinium.
Some MR examinations require gadolinium contrast. This is also safe for most people. If you have a history of allergies, especially to gadolinium, you should be treated to prevent an infection. Some people who have poor kidney function may also have a problem with the gadolinium.
