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Advanced
Imaging Center of Leesburg offers the following diagnostic imaging
services:
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High
Field Short Bore MRI
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MR
Angiography
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MR
Cardiac Evaluation
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MR
Myelography
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MRCP
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Ultrasound
- Full Body, Vascular and OB
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Echocardiography
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Spiral
CAT Scan
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CT
Myelogram and Discograms
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Whole
Body Bone Density ( Dexa Scan )
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X-Ray
/ IVP
What
is a High Field Short Bore MRI?
What is the Exam like?
Do I need to prepare
for the exam?
Will I feel
anything during the scan?
Is there any risk?
Will I need an injection?
What
is a High Field Short Bore MRI? Our High Field Shot Bore
MRI, means the most accurate and fastest scans available. This
means less time on the scan table.
*High Field technology: The stronger the magnetic field strength
of the MRI machine the more diagnostic information can be
extracted from the body. Higher field strength = Higher quality
images.
*Short Bore technology: Our MRI unit is only 4 foot in length with
a large bore opening. A window placed behind the MRI unit provides
plenty of natural ambient light. This provides a more
"open" feel for improved patient comfort without
sacrifice in image quality
What
is the Exam like? With our State-Of-The-Art MR system the
exam takes 15 to 30 minutes, It consists of several imaging
acquisitions lasting less then 1 second to 5 minutes in length.
You'll be asked to remove your eyeglasses, watch, jewelry, credit
cards, dentures, hearing aids and any other metallic objects you
are carrying.
Then, the technologist will help you lie down on a cushioned
table. A device called a 'coil' will be placed over or under you.
It helps the MRI system create a clear picture of your body. When
you are comfortably positioned, the table will move under the
magnet. The technologist will then step into the control area,
while staying in constant contact with you both visually and
through an intercom. As the exam proceeds, you will hear a muffled
thumping sound for several minutes at a time. Other than the
sound, the MRI creates no bodily sensation.
Relax and try to lie as still as possible. Any movement during
this time will blur the picture. When the exam is done, the
technologist will help you off the table.
Do I need to
prepare for the exam? No special preparation is needed.
Eat normally and take medication as usual, unless your doctor has
given you other instructions. You may find it easier to relax if
you avoid drinking coffee or other caffeinated beverages before
the exam.
Will I feel
anything during the scan?
The MRI scan is completely painless and comfortable.
Occasionally, an injection of a solution called contrast material
may need to be used to better visualize the area of interest as
specified by your physician. The contrast material used during an
MRI scan typically has few or no side effects.
Is there any risk?
Magnetic resonance imaging is very safe. There are no health
risks associated with the magnetic field or radio waves used by
the machine. However, some special circumstances limit the use of
a magnetic field, so it is important for you to tell us if any of
the following apply to you or someone accompanying you into the
exam room:
-cardiac pacemaker or artificial heart valve-metal plate,
pin or other metallic implant
-intrauterine device, such as Copper-7 IUD-Insulin pump or
other infusion pump-aneurysm clips
-previous gun wound-inner ear implant-ever been a metal
worker (had metal in eye)
-permanent (tattoo) eye-liner.
Any metallic substance on your person can affect the quality of
the diagnostic images. It can also cause discomfort or injury to
you when placed in the magnetic field, and may exclude you from
the exam.
Also, be sure to tell us if you are pregnant.
Will I need an injection?
In most cases a MRI exam does not require any injections. In
some situations, however, a substance known as a contrast agent
may be needed to enhance the ability of the MRI to see into your
body. All contrast agents are FDA-approved and are considered
safe. Very anxious patients and small children may be given a
sedative to help them relax and lie still during the exam. If you
think you will require a sedative, you will need to bring someone
to drive you home. |
