What is MRI Scan?
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan is a common diagnostic scan that helps generate high-resolution images of any body part or area with the help of strong magnetic fields & radio waves.
It’s conducted to examine the various tissues & internal organs present inside the human body for diagnosing a wide array of health conditions. As opposed to CT scans and x-rays, MRI doesn’t involve the use of radiation.
Why is MRI Scan done?
MRI scan is a non-invasive diagnostic scan that is usually conducted to help healthcare professionals examine the following body parts:
- Heart & Blood Vessels
- Brain & Spinal Cord
- Bones & Joints
- Internal organs such as the liver, womb or prostate gland
- Breasts
What are the different types of MRI Scan?
Following are the most common types of MRI scans used worldwide:
- Functional MRI (fMRI)
- Cardiac MRI
- Open, High-Field MRI
- Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)
- Magnetic Resonance Venography (MRV)
- Breast Scans
How to prepare for MRI Scan?
Preparing for an MRI scan generally involves following the doctor’s advice regarding avoiding the consumption of any of your ongoing medications.
Before the MRI scan, you will be asked to change into a gown and remove things that you could be wearing that may affect the MRI scan results.
This includes things such as:
- Eyeglasses
- Hearing aids
- Wigs
- Hairpins
- Dentures
- Jewellery
- Underwire bras
- Watches
- Cosmetics with metal particles in them
Conclusion
MRI is a globally used diagnostic scan for generating detailed, cross-sectional images of different human body parts to detect a variety of health conditions. As a result, it plays a pivotal role in modern-day healthcare.
If a doctor has recommended you an MRI for any ongoing symptoms that you may be experiencing, then get in touch with us at Clinico!
Clinico is one of Mumbai’s highly rated diagnostic chains providing best-in-class diagnostic and pathology services at our centres in Mulund, Thane, Bhandup and Airoli.
Our state-of-the-art diagnostic centres in Mulund and Thane provide best-in-class, customer-friendly MRI scan service. Contact us 24×7 on 9504555555 to book an appointment at your nearest Clinico Diagnostic Centre.
