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Ivonne Abreu Page 9

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.

When Is Contrast Needed for an MRI?
Is Contrast Necessary for a Brain MRI?
When Should You Get an MRI With Contrast?
What Does a Knee MRI Show? Key Structures & Problems
What Does a Shoulder Tear Look Like on an MRI?
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation and MRI: Safety & What to Expect
What to Expect From an MRI After Cervical Fusion
Can You Eat Before an MRI of the Abdomen?
Amygdala MRI: What It Is and Why It’s Done
MRI Fails: Common Reasons for Unsuccessful Scans
Abnormal Knee MRI: Common Findings and Next Steps
What Does a Healthy Brain MRI Look Like?
What Is an Open MRI? Benefits, Uses, and Limitations
What Is an Open Bore MRI? Benefits, Uses, and Considerations
Orbit MRI vs. Brain MRI: What Is the Difference?
Does TMJ Show Up on a Brain MRI?
When Should I Get an MRI on My Ankle?
What Will a Lumbar MRI Show? Common Spinal Findings
How to Read a Lumbar MRI: A Beginner’s Look at Your Spine
What to Know About a Brainstem MRI Scan
What to Do Before an MRI Scan: A Patient’s Checklist
Is It Safe to Have an MRI With Breast Implants?
What Is a MEG Machine and How Does It Work?
MRI News: Breakthroughs and Medical Applications
What Is a Rapid MRI and How Does It Work?
An MRI of the Legs: What It Is and Why You Might Need One
What Does Scar Tissue Look Like on MRI?
What Does an Abnormal MRI Mean and What Happens Next?
Can You Have an MRI With a Spinal Cord Stimulator?
What Does a Hip Labral Tear Look Like on an MRI?