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Open MRI
High-Field Performance With The Comfort Of Open MRIThe seamless blending of high-field performance and the patient comfort of Open MRI was up until now mutually exclusive. H.O.P.E Imaging features the Hitachi Altaire. The Altaire is able to shatter old performance barriers while still delivering all of the benefits of Open MRI.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is one form of imaging modality used by physicians to look inside the human body to obtain clinically useful diagnostic information. Incorporating an advanced technology, MRI produces images of the anatomy without the use of radiation required with other imaging modalities such as x-ray and CT scanning.
MRI combines the physical properties of strong magnetic fields with radio waves to produce computer generated soft tissue images within any plane of the body. This widely used imaging technique can be used as a primary diagnostic tool to provide a quick and accurate diagnosis for your physician. In some situations, this procedure can reduce the need for further diagnostic procedures or invasive procedures such as exploratory surgery that may have associated complications.
MRI is a non-invasive procedure with no known side or after effects. The procedure is painless; in fact, you will not see or feel anything. A faint knocking sound will be heard, which is simply the imaging process in operation.
The benefits of magnetic resonance imaging are many, with new applications continually being developed through on-going research. The procedure is used for all parts of the body and is effective in the clinical evaluation of many conditions, including brain disorders, traumatic injuries, eye abnormalities, spine diseases, tumor detection, liver and other abdominal diseases, knee and shoulder injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, facial/neck abnormalities, infection, cardiac malformations, blood flow and vessel disorders.
