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Where do they inject the contrast agent for an MRI of the lumbar?
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∙ 9y ago
The contrast agent will be injected into the spinal canal between the disc nearest to the area to be examined - you'll need to ask your doctor or the technician for a more precise answer . (For me , it was uncomfortable but not any more painful than getting a shot .)
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∙ 12y ago
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Is a cat scan or an mri more accurate at detecting brain aneurysms?
A CT Scan can image an aneurysm without a contrast injection even though it does better with a contrast agent. An MRI will require an contrast agent or an MRI/MRA.
Is a brain MRI with contrast painful?
There is no pain involved in the MRI. The venous access to inject gadolinium involves a intravenous catheter.
How can one find the best MRI contrast agent?
Gadolinium is the most commonly used MRI contrast agent used today. It is considered to be safe when administered properly and is capable of detecting tumors or blood vessel issues.
what is a lumbar discgram why doesnt it show on mri?
There is no real reason why a lumbar discgram will not show up on a mri.
Can you have a MRI with harrington rods in lumbar spine?
Yes you can have an MRI with Harrinton rod in your lumbar spine. Harrington rods are made of titanium making it safe to enter an MRI Scanner.
Is contrast always used for MRI of spine?
No, usually contrast agents are not used for MRI of the spine. The most frequent pathology when an spine MRI is requested si discal hernia (lombosciatic, disc protrusion). Then another pathology is searched and/or discovered (tumors, bone lesions), than contrast agent is required for a correct diagnosis.
Will a lumbar mri also image the prostate?
no
What is the injection they give you in your hip before an MRI on hip?
If they are doing a contrast dye scan, they usually use a form of iodine as the contrast agent. This dye agent is used regardless of which part of the body is being scanned.
How often can an MRI be performed on the same person safely?
MRI uses high magnetic fields and radio frequency and not x-ray. The procedure is generally safe and typically repeated examinations do not cause any problems. However, some MRI scans use a Gadolinium-based contrast agent, so repeating MRI scans within a few days may expose a patient to higher-than-expected levels of the contrast agent in the blood, which can be affected by kidney function. Patients should check with their doctor before having a repeat contrast MRI scan within a few days.
What does it mean if your lumbar MRI results show negative?
It means that they could find nothing wrong on the MRI.
What is contrast mri?
An MRI with contrast means that a person who is getting the MRI will be given a dye or other medication which will show better what part the doctor is interested in.
What is the cpt code for a wrist mri?
73222 - MRI any joint of upper extermity, with contrast 73221 - MRI any joint of upper extermity, without contrast
