Most patient friendly 1.5 Tesla MRI ( Avanto, Siemens) with wide bore for maximum patient comfort.
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique used in radiology to produce high-resolution images with superior soft tissue detail that helps in providing earlier and more accurate diagnosing diseases or other abnormalities in very early stages.
• Doctors use MRI to examine the brain, spine, joints (e.g., knee, shoulder, wrist, and ankle), abdomen, pelvic region, breast, blood vessels, heart and other body parts.
• Is completely harmless with no exposure to radiation.
• Fully non-invasive and has no side effects.
• Requires no prior preparations.
• Complements other diagnostic investigations for a more thorough evaluation of any disease.
Preparation for MRI Examination
In order to avoid metallic objects clinging to powerful magnet of the MR system, you will be provided with a medical gown to wear during your examination. Items that need to be removed by patients before entering the MR system room include:
• Purse, wallet, money clip, credit cards, cards with magnetic strips
• Electronic devices such as beepers or cell phones
• Hearing aids
• Metal jewelery, watches
• Pens, paper clips, keys, coins
• Hair barrettes, hairpins
• Any article of clothing that has a metal zipper, buttons, snaps, hooks, under wire, or metal threads
• Shoes, belt buckles, safety pins.
Before the MRI procedure, you will be asked to fill out a screening form asking about anything that might create a health risk or interfere with imaging. Examples of items or things that may create a health hazard or other problem during an MRI exam include:
• Pacemaker
• Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)
• Neurostimulator
• Aneurysm clip
• Metal implant
• Implanted drug infusion device
• Foreign metal objects, especially if in or near the eye
• Shrapnel or bullet wounds
• Permanent cosmetics or tattoos
• Dentures/teeth with magnetic keepers
• Other implants that involve magnets
• Medication patch (i.e., trans-dermal patch) that contains metal foil.
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