Is a whole body MRI safe?
MRI uses magnetic fields rather than ionizing radiation, so a screening MRI adds no radiation exposure. The main considerations are incidental findings, which is why every scan at minus10med is interpreted by radiologists within a physician-led protocol rather than as a stand-alone consumer scan.
Key points
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How does MRI create an image without radiation?
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Explain the magnetic field and radiofrequency principle in plain terms and contrast it with CT dose, 120 to 180 words.
What are the actual risks of a whole body MRI?
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Cover implants and metal, contrast agents where used, noise and claustrophobia, with the screening step that catches each, 150 to 250 words.
What happens if the scan finds something incidental?
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State the published incidental finding rate, the triage pathway used and how over investigation is avoided, cite the primary source, 150 to 250 words.
Who should not have a whole body MRI?
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List the absolute and relative contraindications and the alternative offered in each case, 100 to 160 words.
Who reads the scan and how is quality assured?
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Name the radiology oversight, the double reading or review process and the reporting turnaround, 100 to 160 words.
Reviewed by Dr. Erietta Galani, MD, PhD, MD, PhD in cellular immunology, dual specialty in internal medicine and intensive care, Founder and Medical Lead, minus10med, Athens.
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