IMAGING CENTER

It is the preferred examination method for the diagnosis of many parts of the body and the diseases that may occur in these regions. In general, it distinguishes between diseased and healthy tissues. The most common areas of use are imaging of the brain, neck, spinal cord, all joints, abdominal organs, breast, blood vessels and heart.

Pacemaker or implantable defibrillator Catheter Aneurysm clip in head External drug pump (pumps insulin or pain reliever) Cochlear (inner ear) implant Neurostimulation system

Bag, wallet, credit cards, magnetic stripe cards. Pagers or cell phone. Hearing aids Metal jewellery, watches Pen, paper clips, keys. Hairpins. Clothing containing metal.

Metallic materials used for all kinds of orthopedic purposes. Piercing Tattoo Eye makeup. Dental fillings.

MRI examinations outside the abdomen do not require any preliminary preparation. Abdominal examinations usually require fasting. Before the examination, the patient is warned once again by the radiology technician about the objects inside or outside his body that may pose a risk to health.

In 5% of the patients, discomfort related to claustrophobia can be observed during the MRI examination. This rate has decreased in new devices due to the shorter tunnel compared to the old ones. Claustrophobia can be reduced with sedative drugs before the procedure. In addition, since magnetic resonance has no known harm, it is possible for the patient to be in the MR room with his friend.

Although there is no known harm in MR examination in pregnant patients, in cases where pregnancy or pregnancy is suspected, the radiology technician or doctor should be warned in advance. MRI is recommended during pregnancy only in important cases. Examination can be done during breastfeeding. However, gadolinyu during the examination