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Depending on the type of exam, you may receive a contrast agent intravenously (IV) through a vein in the arm or hand. Contrast mediums or contrast agents are safe injections we use to highlight organs and blood vessels to help produce a better image for the radiologist. If your doctor or radiologist has determined that an IV will enhance your MRI scan results, you will receive an IV in your arm or hand prior to the test so the technologist can administer the contrast agent at the time of your scan.
Department of Radiology, Newton-Wellesley Hospital 2014 Washington Street Newton, MA 02462 Phone: 617-243-6600
When you are ready for your scan, a technologist will bring you into the MRI scan room and help you get comfortable on the padded examination table. The table will then move slowly into the opening of a large cylinder-shaped tube that houses the MRI magnet. You will hear a continual knocking noise while the machine takes pictures. We will provide headphones or earplugs, which significantly reduce the amount of noise during the scan. It is important to lie completely still while the images are being taken, because motion will affect the sharpness of the image. The technologist will talk with you throughout your scan and keep you informed of what you can expect.
MRI scans are tailored to each patient’s needs. Total scan times range from 20 to 60 minutes. If you require a contrast agent, you will receive the IV injection after your preliminary scan. You then will return to the examination table to continue your scan. Pictures are needed before and after the IV injection when a contrast agent is used. After the technologist completes the MRI scan, he or she will review all of the images to make sure we have complete information for your referring doctor.
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