{"id":8747,"date":"2019-04-10T18:47:07","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T18:47:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rayusradiology.com\/?p=8747"},"modified":"2020-03-04T09:35:30","modified_gmt":"2020-03-04T15:35:30","slug":"what-to-expect-from-your-open-upright-mri-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rayusradiology.com\/blog\/what-to-expect-from-your-open-upright-mri-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect from your Open Upright MRI Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"

If your doctor tells you to get an MRI and you\u2019re feeling nervous, an Open Upright MRI<\/a> exam might be a good option for you. The machine looks completely different than a traditional MRI scanner, which has a tube or tunnel shape in the middle that you slide into for your scan. With this equipment, you are seated and there\u2019s nothing in front of your face. As MRI technologist Kristin Bast explains, you can actually watch TV while you\u2019re getting scanned. The Open Upright MRI isn\u2019t an option for every type of scan, but if you\u2019re claustrophobic, it is worth asking if it might work for you. And if you\u2019re wondering what to expect from the beginning of your appointment to the end, watch this:<\/p>\n