Description
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.
