What is the difference between a MRI and CT Scan

[Maurice Boscorelli]

https://www.diffen.com/difference/CT_Scan_vs_MRI

Had somebody ask me this the other day, so I looked it up.

Interesting stuff.

 

[Art Mann]

Hmmm ... sure this isn't the difference?



versus

 

[Blank_Dave]

I've been on the receiving end of several of both types of tests. CT scan, they feed you into a giant doughnut with a spinny light in it. MRI, they load you into a round coffin....Fortunately for me it was feet first since they were examining my legs.

MRIs are certainly loud though, as they put a set of ear muffs on for the tests. And they are long, as I fell asleep all three times.

 

[WhiteLion]

Thank you for the education.

 

[Bubba]

Hmmm ... sure this isn't the difference?



versus

You crack me up.

 

[Wanker]

It so expensive but if it saves lives what the heck.

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[TH="class: vcol"]CT Scan[/TH]
[TH="class: vcol"]MRI[/TH]
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[TD="class: acol, bgcolor: #F9F9F9"]Cost:[/TD]
[TD="class: vcol, bgcolor: #F9F9F9"]CT Scan costs range from $1,200 to $3,200; they usually cost less than MRIs (about half the price of MRI).[/TD]
[TD="class: vcol, bgcolor: #F9F9F9"]MRI costs range from $1200 to $4000 (with contrast); which is usually more than CT scans and X-rays, and most examining methods.[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

 

[DannyDeVito]

Thanks Maurice. Good to know.

 

[HOF]

Have had both done, hate both!

 

[Stoner]

Something new I can grasp.

Thanks MB.