MRI (Magnetic Resonance Scanner)

With the installation of the region’s only high field strength Open Bore MRI scanner, the Washington Hospital has the ability to provide a solution for both claustrophobic and overweight patients without comprising quality or increasing exam time. This state- of- the-art MRI features increased head and elbow room, shorter exam times and state-of-the-art image quality. The new short bore magnet looks similar to a traditional CT scanner, which means most of the patient’s body is outside of the area where the scanning takes place.

According to Telford W. Thomas, president and CEO of The Washington Hospital, the investment in the new technology puts The Washington Hospital at the forefront of community hospitals offering high technology diagnostic exams.

MRI is used to diagnose a broad range of conditions without the use of x-rays or contrast materials. The MRI scanners are capable of total body imaging, as well as advanced cardiac and vascular imaging, which has the potential to make more invasive procedures performed with guide wires and catheters unnecessary.

 The greater the image quality, the more accurate and dependable your doctor’s diagnosis will be, allowing you to receive the highest level of care.

This new technology is able to provide clinical applications in neurology, MR angiography (MRA), spectroscopy, and orthopedic and cardiac examinations.