{"id":1998,"date":"2021-10-22T14:30:27","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T19:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ameriplanstage.wpengine.com\/?p=1998"},"modified":"2023-05-10T10:52:08","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T15:52:08","slug":"mri-scan-vs-ct-scan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameriplanusa.com\/mri-scan-vs-ct-scan\/","title":{"rendered":"MRI Scan vs. CT Scan: Differences, Pros, and Cons of Each"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0 0 0 0;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column 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href=\"https:\/\/www.ameriplanusa.com\/mri-scan-vs-ct-scan\/#What_is_the_difference_between_an_MRI_scan_and_a_CT_scan\" >What is the difference between an MRI scan and a CT scan?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ameriplanusa.com\/mri-scan-vs-ct-scan\/#Differences_between_an_MRI_scan_and_a_CT_scan\" >Differences between an MRI scan and a CT scan:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ameriplanusa.com\/mri-scan-vs-ct-scan\/#What_can_CT_scans_detect\" >What can CT scans detect?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ameriplanusa.com\/mri-scan-vs-ct-scan\/#CT_can_detect\" >CT can detect:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ameriplanusa.com\/mri-scan-vs-ct-scan\/#What_is_an_MRI_scan_used_to_diagnose\" >What is an MRI scan used to diagnose?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ameriplanusa.com\/mri-scan-vs-ct-scan\/#MRIs_are_commonly_used_to_detect\" >MRIs are commonly used to detect:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ameriplanusa.com\/mri-scan-vs-ct-scan\/#Why_would_you_need_to_have_an_MRI_after_having_a_CT_scan\" >Why would you need to have an MRI after having a CT scan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ameriplanusa.com\/mri-scan-vs-ct-scan\/#Which_is_safer_CT_scan_or_MRI\" >Which is safer: CT scan or MRI?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ameriplanusa.com\/mri-scan-vs-ct-scan\/#MRI_scan_risks\" >MRI scan risks:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ameriplanusa.com\/mri-scan-vs-ct-scan\/#CT_scan_risks\" >CT scan risks:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ameriplanusa.com\/mri-scan-vs-ct-scan\/#Which_is_better_a_CT_scan_or_MRI\" >Which is better: a CT scan or MRI?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ameriplanusa.com\/mri-scan-vs-ct-scan\/#Questions_Call_AmeriPlan\" >Questions? Call AmeriPlan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_an_MRI_scan_and_a_CT_scan\"><\/span>What is the difference between an MRI scan and a CT scan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>CT<\/strong> (computerized tomography) scans to create a 3D image of the patient\u2019s organ(s) by photographing a collection of different x-ray images from various angles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MRI<\/strong> (magnetic resonance imaging) scans to create one of the most detailed images possible with the combined use of powerful magnets and radiofrequency impulses. They are often used when other methods fall short because they produce a high-resolution, in-depth photograph. One of the tradeoffs for producing such an image is the safety concerns due to EMF (electromagnetic frequency) risk levels.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Differences_between_an_MRI_scan_and_a_CT_scan\"><\/span>Differences between an MRI scan and a CT scan:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">MRI scan<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>CT scan<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uses a combination of magnetic fields and radiofrequency impulses\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uses x-rays (ionized radiation)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More detailed images of inner organs (soft tissues, skeletal system, brain, et.c)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less detailed images of the body than MRI, but more detailed than traditional x-rays<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More expensive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less expensive<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enclosed space (claustrophobia trigger)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less enclosed space (shorter than MRI)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMF concerns (from magnets and radio waves)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radiation concerns (from x-rays)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be time intensive (15-90 minutes)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be fast (5-30 minutes)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noisy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less noisy than MRI<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Captures tendons and ligaments as well as other hard-to-see space between fat, water, etc.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does not show tendons and ligaments\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_CT_scans_detect\"><\/span>What can CT scans detect?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CT scans are often used to quickly detect and rule out trauma effects, such as fractures or breaks from falling or impact accidents.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CT_can_detect\"><\/span>CT can detect:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Abnormal tissue<\/li>\n<li>Blood clots<\/li>\n<li>Bone breaks\/fractures (including more subtle ones that x-rays might not see)<\/li>\n<li>Cancer (preferred scan for detection)<\/li>\n<li>Organ injuries<\/li>\n<li>Pneumonia<\/li>\n<li>Tumors (depending on size)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_MRI_scan_used_to_diagnose\"><\/span>What is an MRI scan used to diagnose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An MRI can be used to diagnose harder-to-see soft tissue issues that a CT scan or X-ray might miss.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MRIs_are_commonly_used_to_detect\"><\/span>MRIs are commonly used to detect:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Herniated disks<\/li>\n<li>Soft tissue damage<\/li>\n<li>Tendon or ligament tears<\/li>\n<li>Tumors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_you_need_to_have_an_MRI_after_having_a_CT_scan\"><\/span>Why would you need to have an MRI after having a CT scan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though CAT scans give a more detailed scan than an x-ray, an MRI provides the highest resolution scan of the three. As stated above, MRIs can capture more hard-to-catch details, such as tendon and ligament tears, but with an added health risk.<\/p>\n<p>A doctor might start with a CT scan order. If the CT scan does not reveal what they\u2019re looking for (e.g. tumor), a doctor might order an MRI to make sure they haven\u2019t missed anything.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_safer_CT_scan_or_MRI\"><\/span>Which is safer: CT scan or MRI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While CT scans run the risk of radiation due to the x-rays, the added clarity of strong magnets and radio waves makes MRIs more dangerous. MRIs also use a tightly enclosed, noisy space that can take more time than CT scans. They can cause more anxiety and stress in claustrophobic people since the CT scan uses a shorter, more open bed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MRI_scan_risks\"><\/span>MRI scan risks:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Loud noises<\/strong> from the timed magnetic lock changes may damage ears without proper protection. Some of the rare but possible side effects are tinnitus (ringing in ears) or hearing loss.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Implant wearers<\/strong> (cochlear devices, pacemakers, stents, etc.) should consult their doctor before MRI scans, as they present heightened risks such as malfunction.<\/li>\n<li>Magnetic objects can be projected due to the <strong>strong magnetic field<\/strong> that\u2019s used, so take extra care to ensure no magnetic objects enter the space prior to the scan.<\/li>\n<li>Radiofrequency energy can cause <strong>body heating<\/strong>, which increases as the procedure time increases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitching sensation<\/strong> due to nerve stimulation may occur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CT_scan_risks\"><\/span>CT scan risks:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Allergic reaction<\/strong> to contrast material (iodine)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pregnancy defects<\/strong> may occur due to radiation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cancer<\/strong> risks due to ionizing radiation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_better_a_CT_scan_or_MRI\"><\/span>Which is better: a CT scan or MRI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Each scan is better or worse depending on the specific needs and health of the patient. A CT scan is better for bone breaks and fractures while MRI is better for soft tissue contrast images that require higher detail for detection. An MRI is seen as more risk-prone due to the magnetic resonance and radio waves. However, a CT scan has its own health risks due to ionized radiation. Claustrophobia adds another layer to the risk levels, as does medical devices or health history. The best practice is to consult your physician to discuss which option is best for you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_Call_AmeriPlan\"><\/span>Questions? Call AmeriPlan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are stressed about paying for your family\u2019s medical bills or <a href=\"\/deluxe-plus\/\">prescription drug costs<\/a>, contact AmeriPlan. 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