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Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) produces no side effects from the magnetic fields and radio waves. This method of taking pictures of organs and tissues doesn't carry a risk of causing cancer or birth defects.
Serious reactions to the contrast agent used for MRI are very rare. However, side effects are possible and include the following:
If your cardiac MRI includes a stress test, more medicines will be used during the test. These medicines may have other side effects that aren't expected during a regular MRI scan, such as:
Serious reactions to the contrast agent used for MRI are very rare. However, side effects are possible and include the following:
- Headache
- Nausea (feeling sick to your stomach)
- Dizziness
- Changes in taste
- Allergic reactions
If your cardiac MRI includes a stress test, more medicines will be used during the test. These medicines may have other side effects that aren't expected during a regular MRI scan, such as:
- Arrhythmias (ah-RITH-me-ahs), or irregular heartbeats
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Palpitations (feelings that your heart is skipping a beat, fluttering, or beating too hard or fast)
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