MRI: Brain Scan: How to prepare and what to expect - 01/2026

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MRI: Brain Scan: How to prepare and what to expect

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Abstract

This handout explains the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam of the brain. It includes how the exam works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and how to get the results.

Author

Radiology/Imaging Services

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2005

Revision Date

01/2026

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General Subject

Diagnostic Tests

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Specific Subject/Keyword

Brain

Head

MRI Scan (magnetic resonance imaging scan)

Radiology

Languages

English

Russian

Spanish

Vietnamese

PE Number

PE0372