Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the body uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves and a computer to produce detailed pictures of the inside of your body. MRI scans can show the difference between normal and diseased tissue, especially when it comes to images of organs and soft tissues of the body.
It’s used to detect a variety of conditions when it comes to your health problems, including problems of the brain, spinal cord, skeleton, chest, lungs, abdomen, pelvis, wrists, hands, ankles, and feet.
In Some Cases, It Can Provide Clear Images of Body Parts That Can’t Be Seen as Well With an X-Ray, Cat Scan, or Ultrasound.
Good Samaritan Specializes in MRI Body Imaging –
MRA – MRI Angiography - is a type of MRI that looks specifically at the body's blood vessels. For MRI Angiograms you will be given an IV contrast to be injected into your veins to highlight and evaluate your blood vessels. Gadolinium contrast media, (sometimes called a MRI contrast media, agents or 'dyes') are chemical substances used in (MRI) scans. When injected into the body, gadolinium contrast medium enhances and improves the quality of the MRI images (or pictures).
Doctors Use MRA to Examine Blood Vessels in Key Areas, Including The:
Doctors Use MRA To:
Good Samaritan has a 1.5T wide bore magnet that is ACR accredited. All MRI technologists are Board Certified.
Services:
At Good Samaritan, we’re always looking for ways to deliver more for our patients. When it comes to MRI, we chose a highly advanced system that offers top quality images and more.
Precision
Expect consistent results and high-resolution images regardless of body type.
Speed & Efficiency
Benefit from a faster workflow and more efficient exam so you can review
images and diagnose sooner.
Versatility & Comfort
Accommodate diverse patients up to 550lbs and improve their in-bore experience
with new applications.
Consistency
Reduce variations in exams and adjust to patient differences with BioMatrix
Technology.
Experience MAGNETOM Sola – our new MRI system that’s trusted by physicians and preferred by patients.
MRI at Good Samaritan Produces the Highest Quality Images For Your Diagnostic Confidence That Any Referring Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physicians’ Assistant Would Demand and Any Patient Would Respect.
MRI Department Hours:
If you have any questions about MRI please feel free to call the department at 812-885-3945 and one of our staff members will help in assisting your needs.
At Good Samaritan, we are your teammates in health and wellness. We are committed to providing our patients with the best, safest care possible. When you come in for an imaging test, our staff will guide you through the entire process, making sure you know everything you can do to prepare for your test in order to achieve the most accurate results.
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