1. What is MRI scan?

ANS: It uses magnets and radio waves to create detailed body images.

2.What are pre-requisites?

ANS: No prepartion & no fasting required & bring old records.

3. What is MRI Fat Quantification/PDFF For Liver / Liver Lab ?

ANS: MRI Fat Quantification, also called Proton Density Fat Fraction (PDFF), is a specialized MRI exam that measures the amount of fat in the liver.
- Diagnose non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
- Assess the severity of liver fat accumulation
- Monitor treatment response for fatty liver or metabolic disorders
- Evaluate liver health before or after surgery or transplantation
- Detect subtle changes in liver fat that blood tests may not show
No contrast is needed for PDFF liver fat quantification.

4. Is MRI safe?

ANS: Yes. MRI does not use radiation. It is generally very safe. However, patients with certain metal implants or devices may not be eligible.

5. How long does it take?

ANS : 30–40 minutes depending on the area.

6. What if I am claustrophobic?

ANS: Inform the staff beforehand. Options include: Mild sedation.

7. Is an any attandend required ?

ANS : Yes, attendend is required for any invasive procedure or IV sedation.

8. Is the machine noisy?

ANS: Yes, but ear protection is provided.

9. Do I need to lie completely still?

ANS: Yes, to get clear images.

10. If a pacemaker is implanted, can MRI done?

ANS: If you have a pacemaker, this test may or may not be possible. Some modern pacemakers are MRI-compatible (MRI-conditional), while older ones are not. Always inform the doctor and MRI staff about your pacemaker before the scan.

11. Is an appointment required for MRI or not?

ANS : Appointment is preferably else you will rare to wait for your turn.