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This handout describes an MRI scan of the abdomen, which is done to take detailed pictures of organs and tissues in the belly. It includes how to prepare for the exam, how it works, how it is done, what to expect, and how to get the exam results.

This handout describes magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), an exam done to detect, diagnose, and to help treat heart disorders, stroke, and blood vessel diseases. It inncludes how to prepare for the exam, how the exam works, how the exam is done, what to expect, and how to get the exam results.

This handout explains how an MRI arthrogram works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and how to get your results.

This handout explains what an MRI bladder scan is, how to prepare for your scan, what to expect during your appointment, and how to get your results.

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.

This handout explains what to expect when having an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) defecography exam at University of Washington Medical Center. It includes important information about how to prepare for the exam.

This handout is for patients having an MRI enterography scan. It explains what to expect and how to prepare. It includes important safety instructions.

This handout explains how magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is done to take pictures of a fetus. It includes how to prepare for the scan, how it is done, what to expect, and how to get the test results.

This handout explains functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) -- also called an fMRI -- 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 test results.

This handout is for patients who will receive an injection of glucagon before their magnetic resonance imaging scan. It explains possible side effects,  what to do to make sure your blood sugar levels do not go too high or too low, and when to call the doctor or nurse.

This handout explains the musculoskeletal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam. It covers how the exam works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and receiving results.

This handout explains a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) neurogram. It describes how the scan works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect during the scan, and how to get your results.

This handout explains what an MRI prostate scan is, how to prepare for your scan, what to expect during your appointment, and how to get your results.

This handout explains how an MRI scan of the rectum works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and how to get your results.

This handout describes an MR spectroscopy exam, used to obtain pictures and graphs of the brain. It includes how the exam works, how it is done, how to prepare for the exam, what to expect during the exam, and how to get exam results.

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

This handout explains a multi-gated acquisition (MUGA) scan. This diagnostic test shows how well your heart works when you are resting. It is often used for people who are going to start chemotherapy treatment, which involves medicines that may be toxic to the heart. Sections include "How should I prepare?" "How does the scan work?" and "What should I expect during and after the scan?"

This handout describes multi-resistant gram negative rods and who is at risk for getting them. It also explains how these diseases can be spread and offers steps to prevent others from getting them.

This handout provides spaces for expectant parents to describe their concerns, fears, wishes, and how they want to manage the stages of labor and birth. The information can then be easily shared with the healthcare team. This document is a chapter in the birth book "Pregnancy and Giving Birth."

This handout explains community resources that are available for people living with memory loss or dementia. This document is a chapter in the handbook "Living with Memory Loss," written by staff at the Memory and Brain Wellness Center in Seattle, WA.

This handout describes some of the different memory loss diagnoses, including mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer disease, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal degeneration, vascular dementia, and younger-onset dementia. This document is a chapter in the handbook "Living with Memory Loss," written by staff at the Memory and Brain Wellness Center in Seattle, WA.

This one-page guide provides visual support for patients in the hospital for heart conditions. It includes places to fill in "My Health Today," "Today's Goals," and "My Questions for the Team." It also supplies a "Discharge Checklist" so that patients clearly understand what they need to know and do before they can be discharged from the hospital.

This handout explains treatments that are used to treat the symptoms of memory loss or dementia. This document is a chapter in the handbook "Living with Memory Loss," written by staff at the Memory and Brain Wellness Center in Seattle, WA.

This handout discusses advance care planning for people living with memory loss or dementia. This document is a chapter in the handbook "Living with Memory Loss," written by staff at the Memory and Brain Wellness Center in Seattle, WA.

This handout for kidney/pancreas transplant patients explains how problems with a kidney and/or pancreas graft can show up in lab results or vital signs. Common lab tests and vital signs are explained, conversion charts are provided, and blank health log record forms are included. This document is also a chapter in the Guide to Your Kidney/Pancreas Transplant: To help you learn more about having a kidney/pancreas transplant at UWMC, which is available from Materials Management #171915.