At Capio Private Hospital, we can offer you quick access to a modern MRI scan performed in a calm environment by highly specialized staff. We always do our best to provide you with a safe experience and address any concerns you may have.
Important information - You need a referral from a doctor or specialist to have an imaging examination. This referral ensures an optimal examination and proper follow-up.
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At all Capio Privathospital's departments, we have modern MRI scanners that ensure clear and crisp images, which is crucial for our radiologists to make the right diagnosis.
An MRI scan uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images that can show changes in many types of tissue in the body. With an MRI scan, we can look for musculoskeletal injuries, diseases of the brain and central nervous system, and we can use the MRI scanner to screen for cancer. The scan is completely harmless and has no side effects.
Our radiographers have extensive experience in helping, guiding and supporting patients through an MRI scan. The radiographers perform the scans, which are then described by our experienced radiology specialists. As we want to give you the best conditions for a good treatment, it is an advantage if you tell us at the time of booking if you suffer from claustrophobia or are otherwise uncomfortable with the scanning situation.
Some people struggle with small rooms and limited space, which is why we find that some patients are worried about having an MRI scan. At Capio Privathospital, we are experienced specialists who are used to dealing with the concerns our patients bring with them.
If you are very nervous about the scan, this can often be alleviated with a sedative pill, which makes the scan experience better for many people. As your doctor is responsible for prescribing the sedative, remember to contact your doctor well in advance of your MRI scan with us.
If you're claustrophobic, it's good to know that usually only a small part of your body will be scanned, so much of your body will often be exposed. Since knowing the scenario in advance can often provide some peace of mind, we have created a page where you can read more about and see images of the different types of MRI scans.
The area of the body to be examined is always in the center of the MRI scanner. This means that if you need your knee or foot examined, you will in most cases lie with your upper body outside the MRI scanner. You can read more about how far into the scanner here.
At Capio Privathospital, we have so-called closed MRI scanners, which are scanners with an opening at both ends, but not at the side. We have chosen this because the open scanners have a lower image quality and for this reason they are being phased out in Denmark.
However, the newer, closed scanners have a larger opening - often up to 70 cm - and are therefore suitable for performing MRI scans on claustrophobic patients. Our scanners are 60-70 cm in diameter.
The duration of the MRI scan depends on which body part you need to have scanned, but will often last between 20 minutes and 1 hour.
The strong magnetic field of the MRI scanner can be disturbed by metal objects during the scan. You may not be able to get an MRI scan if you have:
In consultation with you, the referrer must fill out a metal form (control form), which together with the referral forms the basis for whether you can be scanned.
You cannot be scanned if the metal form is not filled out correctly.
You must not carry loose metal objects with you for the MRI scan. This includes clothing or other items that contain metal.
Therefore, please do not wear the following as it may interfere with the scan:
We have changing rooms where you can leave your jewelry and any clothing containing metal.
You can eat and drink as usual, unless explicitly stated otherwise in your invitation letter.
If you take medication daily, you can continue as usual, as it does not affect the MRI scan.
If you suffer from claustrophobia (fear of small, enclosed spaces), it can often be alleviated with a sedative pill by contacting your doctor. It is important that your doctor is informed about your claustrophobia before the examination. It is also important that you tell the staff about it when you book an appointment for the scan.
However, please note that for some scans, you will enter feet first and your head will not be fully inside the scanner. See how far you need to enter the scanner here
For the scan itself, you will be placed on a bed that is wheeled into the scanner. The examination is completely painless and without discomfort. However, the MRI scanner is noisy, so you will be provided with hearing protection and/or earplugs.
The staff will be able to see you at all times, and you will also be able to contact them throughout the scan.
There are no major precautions you should take after the examination. However, if you have been given a sedative, you should not drive yourself home.
You can expect to receive a response to your MRI scan after 10-12 business days, as your doctor must first receive the description of your images. You will receive the answer from the doctor or hospital department that referred you
At Capio Privathospital it is possible to have several different MRI scans performed.
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