MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/MRI_(Magnetic_Resonance_Imaging)

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)

Predicate	Object
gptkbp:instanceOf	gptkb:medical_imaging_technique
gptkbp:alternativeTo	gptkb:X-rays gptkb:CT_scan ultrasound
gptkbp:canBe	gptkb:closed_MRI gptkb:functional_MRI_(fMRI) gptkb:magnetic_resonance_angiography_(MRA) gptkb:magnetic_resonance_spectroscopy_(MRS) gptkb:open_MRI contrast agents cardiac MRI
gptkbp:compatibleWith	gptkb:radiation_therapy
gptkbp:contraindication	patients with certain metal implants patients with pacemakers
gptkbp:contrastAgentExample	gptkb:gadolinium
gptkbp:detects	gptkb:liver_disease heart disease stroke multiple sclerosis brain disorders tumors joint abnormalities spinal cord injuries infections musculoskeletal injuries vascular problems
gptkbp:duration	15-90 minutes
gptkbp:features	pregnant women (with caution)
gptkbp:fullName	gptkb:Magnetic_Resonance_Imaging
gptkbp:introducedIn	1970s
gptkbp:inventedBy	gptkb:Paul_Lauterbur gptkb:Peter_Mansfield
gptkbp:isPainless	true
gptkbp:isWidelyUsed	true
gptkbp:noninvasive	true
gptkbp:notRecommendedFor	patients with severe claustrophobia
gptkbp:produces	3D images cross-sectional images
gptkbp:regulates	gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:requires	patient to remain still screening for metal objects
gptkbp:riskFactor	allergic reaction to contrast agent discomfort from lying still hearing damage from loud noises projectile accidents with ferromagnetic objects thermal injury (rare)
gptkbp:usedFor	producing detailed images of organs and tissues
gptkbp:usedIn	cardiology neurology oncology orthopedics
gptkbp:uses	gptkb:technology gptkb:radio_waves magnetic fields
gptkbp:bfsParent	gptkb:DICOM_(Digital_Imaging_and_Communications_in_Medicine)
gptkbp:bfsLayer	7
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label	MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)