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Safety issues in magnetic resonance imaging
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Safety issues in magnetic resonance imaging

Sophia M Chung
Journal of neuro-ophthalmology, Vol.22(1), pp.35-39
03/2002
DOI: 10.1097/00041327-200203000-00009
PMID: 11937904

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Abstract

Although generally considered safe, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has a number of safety issues, including the effects of high magnetic fields and radiofrequency pulses on the body, and on implanted devices, the side effects of contrast agents, toxicity during pregnancy, claustrophobia, and hearing loss.
Pregnancy Contrast Media - adverse effects Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects Magnetic Resonance Imaging - instrumentation Humans Pregnancy Complications Prostheses and Implants Female Equipment Safety Phobic Disorders - etiology Deafness - etiology

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