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                      MRI


                      Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) utilizes radiation-free magnetic scanning to create 3-D images. The precise detail of these images makes it easier to pinpoint the smallest abnormalities. MRI is often used to obtain information not available using other imaging techniques. It is particularly valuable in studying the brain and spinal cord, diagnosing strokes, locating and sizing tumors and preparing for orthopedic procedures.

                      Preparing for the Exam
                      Preparation for the MRI is minimal. For most studies, it is okay to eat regular meals and take routine medications. However, patients having an abdominal scan or cardiac stress scan should stop eating and drinking four hours prior to the exam.

                      Dress comfortably in clothes with little to no metal on them. Leave jewelry and credit cards at home; they cannot be taken into the scan room due to the magnet. It is not necessary to have a ring cut off if it cannot be removed.

                      Exam times range from 30 minutes to a few hours, depending on the areas being scanned.

                      Exam Considerations
                      MRI is extremely safe and incredibly accurate. However, patients with cardiac pacemakers, cerebral (brain) aneurysm clips or cochlear implants or those with metal embedded in their eyes cannot be scanned. Contact the imaging department prior to the MRI if any of these conditions apply.

                      Bluffton Regional Medical Center's MRI services are fully accredited by the American College of Radiology.

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