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Ivonne Abreu

Ivonne Abreu, RN, is an imaging nurse at an outpatient scan center in Salem, Oregon, where she manages patient sedation and implant screenings. A former MRI technologist, Abreu worked as a telemetry floor nurse for six years. She writes about MRI safety. She lives in Salem, where she kayaks on quiet local lakes and rivers.

Does Scar Tissue Show on an MRI and How Does It Appear?
Are MRIs Scary? Understanding and Managing the Fear
Can an MRI Make You Feel Sick? Causes & Tips
How Is an MRI Done? What Happens Step by Step
Do You Need to Fast for an MRI of the Brain?
Can You Have an MRI With Stitches or Staples?
How to Get an MRI Fast: Steps to Reduce Wait Time
Can You Have an MRI With Metal in Your Leg?
What Is a Tomogram and How Does It Work?
Can You Have an MRI After Shoulder Replacement?
Can You Have an MRI With a Knee Replacement?
How Long Does Gadolinium Stay in Your System?
What to Expect From an MRI Brain Scan With Contrast
Why Stop Taking Blood Thinners Before an MRI?
Can a Cardiac MRI Be Done in an Open MRI?
What Does MS Look Like on MRI of the Spine?
How to View Your MRI CD at Home
Can MRI Detect Nerve Damage? What Scans Can Show
Why Would a Doctor Order a Brain MRI With and Without Contrast?
Does CTE Show Up on an MRI?
Which MRI Is Best for a Biceps Tendon Rupture?
Can You Have an MRI If You Have Metal Plates and Screws?
How to Get an Emergency MRI and What to Expect
Does Your Whole Body Go in for a Heart MRI?
What Is the Fluid Used in an MRI and Is It Safe?
What Your Lumbar MRI Images Reveal and What to Expect
What Is a Cine MRI and How Does It Work?
MRI of the Lower Leg: What to Expect and Why You Need It
Can You Drink Water Before an MRI Scan?
Why Is an MRI Scan Noisy and How Loud Can It Get?