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About MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, MRI , is an exam that scans the body on all three planes (or dimensions), providing superior diagnostic images using a strong magnetic field, radio waves and a computer.

Unlike X-Ray, mammogram or CT scanning, MRI does not use any harmful ionizing radiation. Instead it utilizes a strong magnetic field and radio waves aided by a computer to produce detailed images of the body.

The Open configuration of our MRI means that you will not be surrounded in a tube, but will be lying on a table, with the sides, front and back open. This configuration is more comforting to all patients, especially larger, claustrophobic and anxious patients. Many times a patient may not be considered claustrophobic but for better choice of words the patient will have some serious confinement issues with the restricting “tube type”.

Comparison Open vs. Closed

How should I Prepare? 

• Eat or drink anything you normally would, including prescribed medications.
• Wear clothes without zippers, hooks, etc. We will be happy to provide exam clothing if needed.
• You will be asked to leave coins, keys, jewelry, hearing aids, hairpins, wallet, credit cards, watches and dentures in your patient locker or with a friend.
• Because a magnetic field is involved, you will be pre-screened for any of the following that may apply: pregnancy, metal implants, pacemaker, dentures, surgical staples, cochlear implants, artificial heart valves, aneurysm clips, etc.