Safety FAQs
Get clear information about the safety of private scans, including MRI, full-body MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound, echocardiogram, mammogram, and DEXA. This section explains how each scan works, who can and cannot have them, and what to do if you have metal implants, pacemakers, or are pregnant. You’ll also find details on radiation exposure, safety checks before the scan, and what patients typically experience during each procedure.
I’m claustrophobic. What are my options for an MRI?
Follow-up explanationMRI scans require lying still inside a scanner, which for some people can trigger claustrophobia. The good news is that clinic...
Can I have an MRI with a pacemaker or defibrillator?
Follow-up explanationMRI scans use strong magnetic fields, which can interfere with pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs). ...
Follow-up explanationMRI scans use strong magnetic fields, so it is important to check for any implants or metal in your body. Many joint replaceme...
Follow-up explanationMRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is one of the safest medical imaging techniques available. Unlike CT scans or X-rays, it does...