Magnetic Resonance Imaging Flashcards
1
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Used to construct images of
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Internal organs and tissues that do not show up well in radiographs
2
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MRI examines
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Soft tissue
Heart, blood vessels, brain, spinal cord, joints, muscles, and internal organs
3
Q
Closed MRI
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Most accurate images
Loud noise and feeling of being closed in
4
Q
Open MRI
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Less confining and more comfy
Less field strength
5
Q
Contrast used in some MRI exams
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Gadolinium
6
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Magnetic resonance angiography
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Locate problems within blood vessels throughout the body
