MRI examination

Our scanners are equipped with coils and systems enabling accurate magnetic resonance imaging:

• soft tissues
• abdominal cavity,
• pelvis, bladder,
• prostate,
• brain and brainstem,
• head MR spectroscopy,
• breasts,
• spine (cervical, thoracic, lumbosacral),
• joints (e.g. hip, shoulder, knee),

We also perform highly specialized examinations:

• arthroMR
• VWI-MR (imaging the walls of blood vessels),
• OncoRads (whole body screening protocol).

Preparation for MRI examination

During the examination, the magnetic properties of the atoms that make up the patient’s body are used. To perform the examination, a strong external magnetic field, short pulses of radio waves and a computer that converts the obtained information into images are needed. Thanks to this, we can visualize the inside of a person in a non-invasive way and assess the function of organs. Therefore, before the examination, the patient should:

• do not wear metal elements within the examined structures (jewellery, hair clips),
• take fluids, boiled, non-carbonated water is recommended,
• take your medications.

Sometimes the examination requires administration of a contrast agent. It is a chemical substance that improves the quality of anatomical structures being imaged. The contrast is administered intravenously or intraarticularly in the case of arthroMR examinations. In the case of magnetic resonance imaging with the administration of a contrast agent, the following should be done:

• refrain from eating 4 hours before the examination,
• bring the blood creatinine and GFR results, not older than 14 days before the MRI.

In the case of magnetic resonance imaging of the abdominal cavity or pelvis, the following should be done:

• refrain from eating 6 hours before the examination,
• the day before the examination in the evening, take 1 tablet of an antispasmodic drug, on the day of the examination, 1 hour before the examination, also take 1 tablet of an antispasmodic drug,
• bring the blood creatinine and GFR results, not older than 14 days before the MRI.

The patient always brings:

• previous results of imaging examinations (ultrasound, CT, MR) regarding the examined area,
• documentation on the course of previous treatment (information cards),
• complete documentation in the case of surgery (neurosurgery, vascular) or implantation of a valve, implant, orthopedic prosthesis, vascular clips (provide a detailed description and the type of material from which the implanted element was made),
• ID card or other document with a photo and PESEL number.

The course of the magnetic resonance examination

During the examination, our patients remain under the control of the person conducting the diagnostics. They must remain still during the procedure. In the event of deterioration of well-being or other emergencies, they can communicate with the staff via the built-in intercom, and press the emergency button held in their hand to stop the examination.

There are no specific recommendations after the MRI, and the patient can return to their activities immediately. Only in the case of administration of a contrast agent, it is recommended to drink a lot of water to flush it out.

The examination results

The examination results consist of two parts: images and description. Each patient has the option of receiving a CD with images immediately after the examination, after reporting such a need to the registration or performing technician. We make every effort to ensure that our patients receive a description of the examination as soon as possible. This time may vary depending on the workload of the describing doctors, but should not exceed 3 weeks. The patient can collect the result in person or through an authorized person (authorization template in the “Files” section). You can also receive the results by an e-mail. For this purpose, such a desire should be reported on the day of the examination, and the document is sent encrypted.