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Benefits and Risks – Chest MR Scan

Benefits

  • MRI is a noninvasive imaging technique that does not involve exposure to ionizing radiation.
  • MRI can help physicians evaluate both the structure of an organ and how it is working.
  • MRI enables the discovery of abnormalities that might be obscured by bone with other imaging methods.

Risks

  • The MRI examination poses almost no risk to the average patient when appropriate safety guidelines are followed.
  • If sedation is used, there are risks of excessive sedation. The SMIL Technologist or nurse monitors your vital signs to minimize this risk.
  • Patients with pacemakers cannot be scanned.
  • Certain types of surgical implants and permanent wires may prevent a patient from having an MRI.

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