MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), is an advanced, state-of-the-art method which produces very clear pictures, or images, of the human body utilizing a large magnet and radio waves. There is no radiation produced during the exam - unlike X-ray and CT scans.

With MRI, a physician can see what is wrong in many parts of the body, including the head, neck, spine, abdomen, pelvis, joints, prostate, blood vessels and musculoskeletal regions of the body. These imaging services can provide:

• Early cancer diagnosis, which increases survival rates
• Accurate evaluation of lower back pain
• Conclusive diagnosis of headache and dizziness symptoms

Garnet Health offers patients, on an inpatient and outpatient basis, MRI scans utilizing our Wide Bore, 1.5 Tesla, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems. This technology combines a larger bore, or opening, and can capture top-quality diagnostic images. The strength of a magnet is measured in units of Tesla. Our Wide Bore MRI system has a high Tesla magnet, meaning that images produced will be superior to those of a lower Tesla magnet.

Aside from the improved imaging of the MRI machine, the essential benefit to patients using our Wide MRI machine is that in comparison to traditional MRI machines, "wide bore" has a larger opening, making it easier for patients who are obese or claustrophobic to have a MRI scan.