MRI

MRI uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves and computers to produce detailed images of the body’s internal structures. It’s a safe way for doctors to get an inside look at the body’s bones, organs and tissues – without using radiation. It may be used to help diagnose or monitor treatment for a variety of conditions in the chest, abdomen and pelvis. It’s particularly useful for evaluating soft tissues like ligaments and tendons, as well as the spinal cord.

MR Angiography (MRA) utilizes MR technology to provide detailed images of blood vessels. It’s able to detect, diagnose and guide the treatment of heart disorders, stroke and a variety of blood vessel diseases. A special form of IV contrast called gadolinium is often used in MR imaging to improve the quality of the images.

MR Enterography provides detailed imaging of the small intestine. It works with oral and intravenous (IV) contrast material to pinpoint intestinal problems, such as inflammation, internal bleeding, and tears in the intestinal wall. This noninvasive dedicated MRI procedure helps radiologists diagnose Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crone’s Disease and more.

Breast MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) uses radio waves and strong magnets to make detailed pictures of the inside of the breast. Breast MRI may be used with mammography as a screening tool for detecting breast cancer in some people. This includes women with a high risk of breast cancer, who have a strong family history of breast cancer or who have hereditary breast cancer gene changes.