Movement blurs the pictures, like a photo taken while the camera moves. The radiographer can repeat that sequence. Small swallows between sequences are fine. If you need to cough or shift, use the call button and they will pause. A repeat adds time. It does not harm you.
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What if I move during the MRI?
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