Why Can't You Wear Your Cool Metal Belt in an MRI?

What is an MRI?

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Super Strong Magnet An MRI uses a super strong magnet to take pictures of your insides.

Metal Attracts Magnet

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Your Cool Metal Belt

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Safety First

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Imagine This!

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Other Metal Items

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Before the MRI

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Always double-check for metal items before an MRI. Swipe Up