Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Inside the ThirdAge.com Medical Procedures Center you will find the latest news, research and information about the Magnetic Resonance Imaging procedure. You can research what it is, the reason it should be done, a description of how it is performed, what future procedures may need to be done based on the results and what complications you should be watching for.

What is Magnetic Resonance Imaging?


Alternate Names for Magnetic Resonance Imaging:
Imaging, magnetic resonance
MRI
MRI scan

In an MRI, magnetic waves are used to make pictures of the inside of the body. Using a large magnet, radio waves, and a computer, an MRI makes two-dimensional and three-dimensional pictures.


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Learn what Magnetic Resonance Imaging is
What Is
Learn what the procedure is. Find out how it is performed.
Reasons For Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Reasons For
Find out why and when this procedure should be done.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Complications
Complications
Learn about possible complications and what might increase the risk of them.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Details
What to Expect
Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Results
Results
What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results.
When to Contact Doctor about Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Call Your Doctor
What to look out for and when to call your doctor after a procedure has been done.

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