Category: Medical Imaging

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Why did my healthcare provider order a cervical spine CT scan?

Find out what you need to know before your first MRI scan, including why your provider ordered an MRI, and what you can expect before, during, and after your scan....
November 11, 2024 – 10 min read
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How does a brain MRI scan help to diagnose epilepsy?

Find out how a brain MRI can help your provider to diagnose epilepsy, learn what the brain changes a MRI can show, and learn about follow-up imaging for epilepsy....
October 4, 2024 – 9 min read
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How does an MRI help diagnose a torn ACL?

Find out how a knee MRI is used to diagnose a torn ACL, learn what it’s like to get a knee MRI, and discover how an MRI helps your provider to treat your...
October 4, 2024 – 11 min read
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What to know before your MRI: how to schedule and check in at our imaging centers

Now that your healthcare provider has recommended you get an MRI scan, you probably have questions about scheduling, insurance, getting ready, and what to expect during your scan. We’re here to help. In...

September 6, 2024 – 7 min read
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How could an open MRI help claustrophobic patients?

Almost everyone has experienced some form or degree of claustrophobia. It can be debilitating for some people. Whether you’re inside a crowded elevator, an airplane, or any enclosed space, it’s a feeling of...

July 11, 2024 – 8 min read
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Open MRI: a step-by-step guide for patients

Your healthcare provider has just recommended you have an MRI scan. Not only does this make you anxious, but to add to the stress, you also suffer from claustrophobia. You’re not alone. More...

June 26, 2024 – 9 min read
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What exactly does a head CT scan show my healthcare team?

A head CT scan can tell your healthcare provider a lot about the condition of your head and brain. Whether you’ve already had a head CT scan, or you have an upcoming CT...

May 21, 2024 – 9 min read
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How does scheduling work at American Health Imaging?

Discover how scheduling works at American Health Imaging, and learn how our efficient approach ensures timely appointments, so we can offer you high-quality, convenient care....
April 23, 2024 – 6 min read

Exploring the Advantages of the Advanced Open MRI

Your doctor has suggested an MRI for you. If the enclosed structure of a traditional MRI machine is causing anxiety, you might be interested in exploring alternative MRI options to ensure you receive...

November 27, 2023 – 5 min read