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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

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

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

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

What You Need to Know About MRI With Contrast

MRI scans create detailed views of structures inside your body using radio waves and a strong magnetic field. Sometimes, however, your doctor needs a more detailed view, which an MRI with contrast can...

February 16, 2023 – 3 min read

What to Expect from Different Types of MRI Machines

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines utilize a combination of radio waves and a strong magnetic field to generate three-dimensional images of soft tissue and internal body structures. Several different types of MRI machines...

February 16, 2023 – 4 min read

MRI With Pacemaker: Is It Safe?

For years, combining an MRI with a pacemaker was unthinkable. It wasn’t even an option. The risk was too great, regardless of whether a traditional or stand-up MRI machine was used. However, science...

August 30, 2021 – 3 min read

Understanding Knee MRI Images

Consisting of bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons, your knees are impressive joints that bear your weight every moment you’re on your feet. Unfortunately, as your largest joints, the knees have a number of...

April 12, 2021 – 2 min read

What Does an MRI of the Cervical Spine Show

If you’re experiencing neck pain, your doctor may recommend a cervical spine MRI scan. But what does an MRI of the cervical spine show, and how can the results help you reduce or...

December 15, 2020 – 2 min read

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