MRI

Service Description

A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is a common procedure around the world. MRI uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within the body. Since its invention, doctors and researchers continue to refine MRI techniques to assist in medical procedures and research. The development of MRI revolutionized medicine. MRI scanning is a non-invasive and painless procedure. An MRI scan uses a large magnet, radio waves, and a computer to create a detailed, cross-sectional image of internal organs and structures. The scanner itself typically resembles a large tube with a table in the middle, allowing the patient to slide in. An MRI scan differs from CT scans and X-rays, as it does not use potentially harmful ionizing radiation. The development of the MRI scan represents a huge milestone for the medical world. Doctors, scientists, and researchers are now able to examine the inside of the human body in high detail using a non-invasive tool. The following are examples in which an MRI scanner would be used: anomalies of the brain and spinal cord - tumors, cysts, and other anomalies in various parts of the body - breast cancer screening for women who face a high risk of breast cancer - injuries or abnormalities of the joints, such as the back and knee - certain types of heart problems - diseases of the liver and other abdominal organs - the evaluation of pelvic pain in women, with causes including fibroids and endometriosis - suspected uterine anomalies in women undergoing evaluation for infertility. This list is by no means exhaustive. The use of MRI technology is always expanding in scope and use