MRI scan
By Savannah and Senna
Describe the scan
What kind of information does it provide?
Advantages
Does not involve exposure to radiation.
particularly useful for showing soft tissue structures such as ligaments and cartilage and organs such as the brain, heart and eyes.
Can provide information about how the blood vessels, allowing problems with blood circulations such as blockages.
Disadvantages
They are expensive. 1 scan costs over $1 million.
The combination of being in an enclosed space and loud noises can make some people feel claustrophobic.
They can be affected by movement, making them unsuitable for investigating problems such as mouth tumors.
What types of brain conditions can it be used to investigate?
tumors, including cancer.
strokes.
soft tissue injuries (damaged ligaments).
joint injury or disease.
spinal injury or disease.
injury or disease of internal organs including the brain, heart and digestive organs.
Are there any people who can't use the scan?
The following things have a effect on the scan;
pacemaker.
ICD.
nerve stimulator.
cochlear implant.
drug pump implant.
brain aneurysms clips.
metallic fragments.
prosthetic metal hearts valves.
penile implants.
eye implants.
IUD.
artificial joints.
dental fillings and bridges.
tubal ligation clips.
surgical clips or staples.
What types of brain conditions cant the scan be used to investigate?
MRI cant be used to investigate;
autism.
anxiety.
depression.
schizophrenia.
bipolar.