An average person cannot buy an MRI machine, as they are reserved for medical purposes. If one was to find an MRI machine for sale, it would be very expensive to buy.
an MRI machine is as tall as your tallest friend and as fat as your fattest friend. none of the sites i went on had the actual dimensions.
No, MRI scans can only be done on living individuals. The MRI machine requires the person to be able to follow specific instructions to remain still during the scan, which is not possible for a deceased individual.
Actually, if you have a pacemaker you can never get in a mri machine.....the best exam to check your heart would be a nuclear exam or even an echocardiogram
Yes.
A MRI machine may need maintenance. When the machine gets so old it can cause it to break.
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An MRI machine typically uses about 1,700 liters of helium during its operation.
An MRI machine typically consumes around 7,000 to 15,000 watts of power during operation.
If the MRI technologist positions you with your leg going into the magnet (the MRI machine) then your head would be out of it. Call the facility where you are scheduled to have the MRI and ask to speak with the MRI technologist and they can fully explain to you exactly how you will be positioned.
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Yes, if the increase in tumor size is smaller than the resolution of the MRI machine, it may be challenging for the MRI to accurately identify the growth.
A radiologist is the person who analyzes MRI exams.