MRI (1 segment)

Service Description

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive medical imaging technique that uses radio waves and a strong magnet to create detailed pictures of the body's internal structures. What is an MRI used for? Diagnosing disease Planning treatment Monitoring treatment effectiveness Imaging the brain, spinal cord, heart, blood vessels, bones, joints, and soft tissues Imaging organs in the abdomen and pelvis Imaging the breast How does an MRI work? MRI scanners use radio waves and strong magnetic fields to create images of the body MRI scanners are large tubes that contain powerful magnets You lie inside the tube during the scan Safety MRI is a very safe procedure MRI does not use ionizing radiation However, the strong magnetic fields can cause some implants to malfunction The magnets can also cause metal inside the body to move