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MRI

About MRI

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) works with a large magnet, radio waves, and a computer to produce detailed images of the inside of the body. It uses electromagnetic energy rather than radiation or any kind of radioactive material. MRI provides physicians with a powerful tool to examine virtually any structure in your body, including bones, muscles, connective tissue, and organs such as the heart, lung, or kidneys.

With a shorter bore, RMI’s MRI unit was designed with patient comfort in mind—see photo for more information.

Your primary care physician may order an MRI for purposes such as:

• Detecting tumors
• Looking for signs of disease or abnormalities in the heart or circulatory system
• Examining your liver, kidneys, reproductive system, or other organs for disorders or abnormalities
• Other purposes as recommended by your physician, depending on your specific situation

Preparing for MRI

Metallic, surgical implants and accidentally implanted metallic objects can interfere with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Some can actually be hazardous to your safety during the examination. If you have any of the following items, please contact the MRI Department before scheduling.

• Cardiac pacemaker
• Dentures
• Wire sutures
• Electrodes
• Bone rods, pins, or plates
• Hearing aids
• Screws, nails, or clips
• Renal transplant
• Carotid clips
• Clips
• Harrington rod
• Artificial heart
• IUD
• Joint replacement
• Prosthesis
• Insulin pump
• Mesh
• Aortic clip
• Neurostimulator
• Shunts brain clips
• Radiation seeds