Silent 3 Tesla MRI
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Mayur Colony offers a Silent 3 Tesla MRI service, while Satara Road and Hadapsar provide access to a 1.5 Tesla MRI. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a sophisticated medical imaging technique within the field of radiology. It is renowned for generating high-resolution images that excel in revealing intricate soft tissue details. This capability significantly contributes to the early and precise detection of diseases or abnormalities, even in their nascent stages.
Medical professionals employ MRI scans to meticulously examine various body areas, including the brain, spine, joints (such as knees, shoulders, wrists, and ankles), abdomen, pelvic region, breast, blood vessels, heart, and more. One of the most remarkable aspects of MRI is its complete harmlessness, as it involves no exposure to radiation whatsoever. This fully non-invasive procedure is devoid of any adverse effects and necessitates no prior preparations.
Furthermore, MRI serves as a valuable complement to other diagnostic procedures, enhancing the thoroughness of disease evaluations.
Preparation for MRI Examination
In order to avoid metallic objects clinging to powerful magnet of the MR system, you will be provided with a medical gown to wear during your examination. Items that need to be removed by patients before entering the MR system room include:
- Purse, wallet, money clip, credit cards, cards with magnetic strips
- Electronic devices such as beepers or cell phones
- Hearing aids
- Metal jewelery, watches
- Pens, paper clips, keys, coins
- Hair barrettes, hairpins
- Any article of clothing that has a metal zipper, buttons, snaps, hooks, under wire, or metal threads
- Shoes, belt buckles, safety pins
Before the MRI procedure, you will be asked to fill out a screening form asking about anything that might create a health risk or interfere with imaging. Examples of items or things that may create a health hazard or other problem during an MRI exam include:
- Pacemaker
- Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)
- Neurostimulator
- Aneurysm clip
- Metal implant
- Implanted drug infusion device
- Foreign metal objects, especially if in or near the eye
- Shrapnel or bullet wounds
- Permanent cosmetics or tattoos
- Dentures/teeth with magnetic keepers
- Other implants that involve magnets
- Medication patch (i.e., trans-dermal patch) that contains metal foil
