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MRI and the Claustrophobic Patient - How to Cope

MRI and the Claustrophobic Patient – How to Cope

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As a Director of Imaging, I have seen my share of canceled MRI exams due to patients’ inability to complete an MRI study. There are many reasons why an MRI exam may not be completed. Claustrophobia inside the MRI magnet Claustrophobia is the inability to remain in a perceived tight space which leads to varying …

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gadolinium contrast dye allergy

Gadolinium Contrast Dye Allergy – 17 Answer to FAQs

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17 FAQs on Gadolinium Contrast Dye Gadolinium contrast dye is a very commonly used contrast agent for MRI studies. Moreover, It has been in the media extensively over the past few years due to a spotlight on Gadolinium from Hollywood celebrities. I have previously written about Gadolinium contrast reactions and side effects in this article. …

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