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Ivonne Abreu Page 11

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.

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What Is Structural MRI and What Is It Used For?
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Thigh MRI: Why It’s Ordered and What to Expect
What Is a GBCA MRI and Is It Safe?
Why a Creatinine Test Is Needed Before an MRI
What Is Radiodensity and Why Does It Matter?
What Is Low Field MRI and How Does It Work?
What an MRI of the Skull Shows and What to Expect
T1 and T2 MRI: What’s the Difference?
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High Resolution Imaging: What It Is & Why It Matters
Portable MRI: Technology, Applications, and Limitations
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What Is an fMRI Image and What Does It Show?
What Is an MRI Coil? Explaining Its Role in Your Scan
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Spinal Cord MRI: Why It’s Done and What to Expect
What Is Complex Imaging and How Does It Work?
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MRI vs. MEG: Comparing Brain Structure and Function
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