Preparing for Your 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:
- Defibrillator / Pacemaker
- Dentures*
- Electrodes
- Hearing Aids*
- Renal Transplant / Renal Failure
- Carotid Clips
- Brain Aneurysm Clips or Coils
- Artificial heart
- Prosthesis*
- Insulin Pump*
- Aortic Clip
- Neurostimulator
- Shunts
- Loop Recorder / Cardiac Monitor
- Cochlear Implant / Stapes Implant
(*must be removed prior to procedure)
Dress comfortably. Sweat suits are recommended, as are sports bras for women. You should arrive for your examination with as little metal on you as possible. Any implants or prostheses should be approved prior to the exam. Please leave jewelry and other valuables at home. Body piercings should be removed prior to the examination. Wedding rings may be left on.
Abdomen Exam
- Nothing to eat or drink 6 hours prior to the exam. You can take your medications with a sip of water.
Also Notify RMI Before Your Exam If You:
- Are or suspect you may be pregnant
- Have any history of metal in your eyes or have had brain, eye, ear, or open-heart surgery