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Schedule a brain MRI at The Women's Imaging Center today - we have five locations throughout Denver providing comfortable brain MRIs and more!

Brain MRI Scan in Denver | The Women's Imaging Center

Frequently Asked Questions About Brain MRIs

MRI is a safe and painless way to examine the structures of the brain and detect issues. Our specialists use brain MRIs to assess various conditions.

Brain MRI at The Women’s Imaging Center

Being proactive about brain health is important. With multiple locations in the Greater Denver area, we are here to provide MRIs and more when you need care.

Schedule Your Brain MRI

The brain is a complex organ composed of gray and white matter and neural and chemical pathways organized for various functions. The cerebrum, which takes up most of the volume of the brain, consists of two hemispheres (right and left) and is made up of sections called lobes. The main lobes are frontal, temporal, parietal, and occipital. MRI is the first line in imaging to exclude primary tumors of the brain or metastasis to the brain from cancer somewhere else in the body.
A brain MRI can distinguish subtle changes in the white or gray matter that make up the substance between the lobes. These neural speedways are especially important for everyday processes such as problem-solving and memory recall. Pathology can present as dementia, neurologic disorders like multiple sclerosis, or movement disorders, including Parkinson's Disease.

Detect Brain Abnormalities With an MRI

Understanding symptoms or conditions associated with the brain is critical in getting proper care. An MRI can provide more insight into your condition and help you plan next steps. You can rest assured in the knowledge that our fellowship-trained radiologists are experts at reading and interpreting MRIs. We take a multidisciplinary approach to screening, diagnosis, and treatment, working with your doctor and other specialists to ensure you receive exceptional care.

We provide comprehensive imaging of the whole woman, not just imaging of individual organs like most other facilities. Our radiologists and technologists are specially trained to perform and interpret interrelated imaging examinations, helping you get a quick, accurate diagnosis. 

Interpreting Your Brain MRI

We will ask for a complete history of any medical conditions and surgery you have had. If you have any metal in your body, such as metal fragments from trauma or surgery, let the scheduler and technologist know since this could affect the MRI. Certain planted devices aren’t compatible with an MRI. These include:

- Pacemakers
- Defibrillators
- Aneurysm clips
- Auditory hearing implants
- Neurotransmitters
- Internal wires or electrodes
- Implanted pumps or ports
- Surgical mesh
- Any coils, stents, or filters

Most older pacemakers and defibrillators are not safe with MRI, but many newer models are, so understanding what kind you have is important.

Other issues that may affect an MRI:
**Tattoos or piercings:** Certain body or face/makeup tattooing or permanent piercings may prevent you from having an MRI. You must remove any jewelry and piercings for your safety.
**Current or prior metal worker:** We may request an X-ray before performing the MRI as you could have small fragments in your eyes as an occupational hazard.

Before the MRI

We sometimes use a contrast dye called gadolinium to get more detailed images of tissues. The dye used for an MRI is different from the dye used in a CT exam. Please let the scheduler and MRI technologist know if you have previously had an allergic reaction to a contrast agent. Most people do not have an issue.

MRI machines use magnets that make a loud, clunking sound during the exam. The technologists will provide you with headphones so you can listen to music and feel more comfortable. Many patients find this process soothing and fall asleep. Staying still during the exam is important since sudden movements may cause irregularities in the images.

During the MRI

Your results will not be immediately available as MRIs produce hundreds of images in various sequences. After the radiologist interprets the images, you will get a call about your results. We also provide a copy of your report to the ordering physician, who will discuss what happens next based on your imaging results.

After the MRI

Brain MRI Specialists in Denver

A brain MRI can take anywhere from 25 to 40 minutes, depending on the complexity needed for imaging or imaging sequences or whether you will need contrast dye.

How a Brain MRI Is Performed

Brain MRI

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