Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses pulsed radio frequency and magnets to create images used for screening and diagnosis. Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA), used to detect problems with blood vessels and blood flow, is also available.
The Siemens MAGNETOM Verio™ equipped with the 3T TIM Verio whole body magnet with a 70-cm opening is made for cardiac, neurologic , orthopedic and full-body scanning. The 3T magnets enable doctors to diagnose challenging conditions and diseases quickly such as:
- Stroke
- Brain diseases
- Vascular diseases
- Spinal cord injuries
- Joint injury
- Liver diseases
- Prostate cancer
- Disk herniation
- Heart disease
The 3T Magnets Offer Many Benefits to Clinicians & Patients
Clinicians will find scans to have increased quality resulting in improved accuracy and faster diagnosis. The remarkable speed of image production means less chance of the patient moving during a scan and reducing the need to rescan.
Patients will appreciate the following benefits:
- 70-cm Open bore allowing for patient comfort—opening is wider and shorter
- Ability to accommodate up to 550 pounds
- Sound levels are more comfortable with acoustic noise levels reduced by nearly 90 percent
- Ultra lightweight coils are more comfortable at 10 times lighter than the industry standard
- Low to the floor position makes it accessible to everyone
- Ability to conduct most scans feet first to accommodate claustrophobic patients
Appointment Information
A Physician Order is Required for all MRI procedures. To schedule an appointment, please call 312-926-9000.
Patient Forms
Prior to your appointment, please download the following forms, complete and bring with you to your scheduled appointment:
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Hours
Monday – Friday
6:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday
7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Contact
A Physician Order is Required for all MRI procedures. To schedule an appointment, please call 312-926-9000.