MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

WHAT IS MRI?

  Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a medical technique used to clearly distinguish certain anatomical structures from other structures and to identify and distinguish between healthy and diseased tissues using radio waves within a strong magnetic field generated by large magnets. With this feature, it can be used safely for diagnostic purposes even in very young babies and pregnant women.

WHERE IS IT USE?

  Migraine, headache, neurological disorders, suspected brain tumor, epileptic seizure patients, patients with eye, ear, jaw joint problems, spine the problem, disc slips and disc hernias, shoulder, knee joints and ligaments such as evaluation of sports injuries, heart Diseases, chest and abdominal internal organ disorders, bone structure disorders MRI can be evaluated.

WHAT SHOULD BE DONE

 BEFORE AND DURING MRI?

  First of all, the patient fills out a form regarding his/her medical history for MRI. In addition, the materials that affected by the magnetic field, watch, credit card, metal goods, etc. should be taken off before entering the Emar (MR) room. The examination period usually takes between 15-45 minutes. During this time, the patient must stop moving, since the slightest movement causes distortion in the images.