What is MRI?
MRI (or magnetic resonance imaging) uses a powerful magnetic field, computer and radio waves to produce detailed pictures of organs, soft tissues, bone, and virtually all other internal body structures. CVMI’s open MRI technology allows physicians to better evaluate parts of the body and certain diseases than other imaging methods.
A non-technical explanation MRI Stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging; once call Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The “Nuclear” was dropped off about 15 years ago because of fears that people would think there was something radioactive involved, which there is not. MRI is a way of getting pictures of various parts of your body without the use of x-rays, unlike regular x-rays pictures and CAT scans. A MRI scanner consists of a large and very strong magnet in which the patient lies. A radio wave antenna is used to send signals* to the body and then receive signals back. These returning signals are converted into pictures by a computer attached to the scanner. Pictures of almost any part of your body can be obtained at almost any particular angle. * These “radio wave signals” are actually a varying or changing magnetic field that is much weaker than the steady, strong magnetic field of the main magnet. How safe is MRI? MRI is quite safe in the majority of patients. Certain patients may
MRI is short for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. It is a procedure used in hospitals to scan patients and determine the severity of certain injuries. An MRI machine uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the body. Common reasons people go in to get an M.R.I. are for a sprained ankle or back pain.
