- There is no need to alter your diet or medication prior to an M.R.I. examination. Because of the magnetic field, however, you will need to leave the following items in a private locked cabinet outside of the M.R.I. room:
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- Eyeglasses
- Hearing Aids
- Coins
- Credit Cards
- Hairpins
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- Removable Dental Work
- Jewelry
- Keys
- Watches
- Other Metallic or
Metal-Containing Objects |
- In addition, please do not wear hairspray or eye makeup.
- You may be asked to change into a patient gown. Sometimes this is not necessary if your clothes are relatively free of metal.
- Please note that a patient may not qualify for an M.R.I. exam if any of the following conditions exist:
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- Pacemaker
- Aneurysm Clips
- Neural Stimulator
- Metal Objects Imbedded
in the Body |
- Cochlear Implants
- Artificial Heart Valve
- Pregnancy
- Metallic Fragments or Objects
in the Eye |
- Please alert our staff to any of the above conditions when you schedule an appointment, and inform the technologist of your condition(s) before beginning an examination.
- Please make arrangements to bring all related imaging studies, i.e., prior x-rays, CT�s, M.R.I.�s, Sonograms, Mammograms, etc., so that our radiologist can make comparisons and provide the best interpretation of your new studies.
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