Recent questions tagged mri

Description : Anyone on here refused an MRI due to the time involved and loud noises?

Last Answer : I just recently had an comprehensive MRI (with and without contrast dye) done on my head. It was tough, to be honest. But you can talk to your doctor ahead of time and they can give you a little ... I was in there for 45 minutes, but I hear that for most people it's usually half that time.

Description : What is the difference between an MRI and a CT scan?

Last Answer : I'm not an expert-- my understanding is that a CT scan uses X-rays to generate a 3-model of the internals. The MRI uses really really powerful magnets to vibrate the water molecules to model the insides.

Description : How Does an MRI Work

Last Answer : How Does an MRI Work Many injuries and diseases affect the internal organs, and doctors need a reliable way to diagnose the extent and effect of an illness. Scientists have developed many ways ... to MRI, much of the guesswork that comes with diagnosis made in internal medicine are minimized.