1.5 Tesla MRI
MRI 1.5 Tesla Section
MRI, or Magnetic Resonance Imaging, is one of the advanced medical imaging techniques. This method allows for the visualization of internal body tissues, enabling the diagnosis of issues and diseases affecting various organs.
MRI does not use X-rays. The waves utilized in MRI are radio waves and magnetic waves, which are harmless to the body.
MRI is a precise and powerful imaging technique used to diagnose issues and diseases affecting the body’s tissues. One key distinction between MRI and CT scans is that MRI provides highly detailed and clear images of soft tissues such as cartilage, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels. This makes MRI particularly useful for diagnosing conditions related to these tissues.
After an MRI, it is more commonly used for examining soft tissue issues in the body, whereas a CT scan is more beneficial for evaluating bones, lesions, and related injuries.
MRI is a safe and low-risk imaging method. Approximately 10 million people undergo MRI scans annually. The procedure is completely painless and has no known short-term or long-term side effects.
As previously mentioned, MRI utilizes a highly powerful magnetic field. If metallic objects are placed within this magnetic field, they may move, and such movement can potentially cause harm to the patient. Therefore, no metallic objects should be present in the MRI room. If the patient has any metallic items, they must be removed before entering the MRI room. Watches, jewelry, and certain parts of clothing may contain metal.
If the patient has previously undergone surgery and metal clips have been used on their blood vessels, undergoing an MRI can be dangerous. This is because the metal clip may move within the magnetic field of the MRI.
Metallic bullets or shrapnel in a patient’s body can also cause similar issues. For individuals using hearing aids or those with cardiac pacemakers, the magnetic waves of an MRI can interfere with the functioning of these devices.
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MRI of the brain, orbit, optic nerve, and olfactory nerve
MRI of the ear for cochlear implantation.
MRI evaluation of CSF flow
MRI with contrast injection.
MRI with anesthesia
MR angiography of the brain and neck vessels, upper extremities, lungs, abdomen and pelvis, lower extremities, and renal vessels.
MRV venography of the brain and neck vessels, upper extremities, thorax, abdomen and pelvis, and lower extremities.
MRM mammography and MRI of the axillary regions
MRI of the placenta and fetus
Dynamic MRI of the pituitary gland and liver.
Cardiac, mediastinal, and liver MRI.
Cardiac and liver MRI for assessing iron load.
MRI arthrography of all joints
MRI of joints and limbs, MRI of sacroiliac joints and TMJ, and MRI of the spine both individually and comprehensively.
MRI of the abdomen and pelvis to evaluate the organs, including MRCP.
MRI of the abdomen and pelvis for staging.
MR fistulography and evaluation of pelvic abscesses
MRU examination of the kidneys, bladder, and urinary system.
Magnetic Resonance Enterography (MRE)
– Brain MRI Perfusion
-Multiparametric MRI of the prostate
MRS of the brain and prostate
– MR Navigation of the Face
MRI of the whole body to evaluate for metastasis.
Departments of Pardisnoor
A wide array of advanced imaging and therapeutic services is offered, including CT scans, MRI, digital radiology, mammography, ultrasound, bone density assessments, and digital dental care.
Interventional clinics, fully equipped to perform minimally invasive procedures under ultrasound and fluoroscopy guidance, are prepared to deliver comprehensive services.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does an MRI use X-rays, and does it pose any risk to the body?
No, MRI imaging does not use any X-rays. This method utilizes radio waves and a magnetic field, which are completely safe, painless, and do not cause any short-term or long-term side effects on the body.
What is the main difference in the application of MRI compared to CT scan?
MRI is an exceptionally precise method for visualizing the soft tissues of the body, such as cartilage, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels. In contrast, CT scans are primarily used for detailed examination of bones and related abnormalities.
Who should avoid undergoing an MRI?
Due to the presence of a highly powerful magnetic field in MRI machines, individuals with metal implants in their bodies (such as surgical clips, shrapnel, or bullets), or those using pacemakers (cardiac batteries) or hearing aids, should not undergo this scan. This is because metal objects can move within the magnetic field, potentially causing serious harm. Additionally, bringing any metal objects (such as watches, jewelry, etc.) into the MRI room is strictly prohibited.