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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is used to examine all areas of the body, even the entire body, where appropriate. MRI allows accurate investigation of the following:

• Brain diseases;
• Disorders of the soft tissues of the face and neck;
• Ophthalmic and otorhinolaryngological diseases;
• Benign and malignant diseases of the mammary glands;
• Diseases of the spine;
• Detection and staging of tumors;
• Diseases of the liver and other abdominal organs;
• Pathologies of the pelvic organs, especially of the prostate in men;
• Traumatic injuries and diseases of joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments;
• Congenital malformations and acquired cardiovascular diseases;
• Disorders of blood vessels, abnormal hemodynamics.

Magnetic resonance imaging equipment does not use X-rays (Roentgen) or ionizing radiation during the investigation. Magnetic resonance emits only magnetic waves, which are not harmful to the human body. Due to them, the computer software of the device allows three-dimensional reconstruction of the organs of the human body. Thus, MRI is a non-radiant, non-invasive and painless imaging method.

Most MRI investigations do not require special preparation. Dietary and daily activities do not require changes.
If you are treated with medicines, continue the treatment, but notify the medical staff of it before the examination. Before entering the examination room, you will be asked to leave in a safe place the items that are incompatible with the magnetic field. These items include:
– coins;
– jewelry;
– watches;
– bank cards;
– hearing aids;
– keys;
– metal chips;
– other metal objects.

Eventually you will be asked to wear a hospital gown to avoid interference from metal strap in your clothes.

Consult your doctor if you have had surgery with implantation of metal devices and prostheses or if you wear any of the following devices:
– Pacemaker
– Neurostimulator
– Metal implants
– Surgical clips
– Implanted drug infusion systems
– Metallic foreign body in the eye
– Firearm wounds (bullets/shot)
– Permanent eyeliner

In general, MRI is harmless. However, if you are pregnant or you breastfeed, you should inform the medical staff before the examination!

If you breastfeed and have to undergo MRI with contrast administration, you shall plan artificial baby feeding for 48 hours after MRI to allow for the elimination of the contrast agent from the body.