What is MRI?

An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) system is made up of a large magnet that produces a very high magnetic field. Associated with the magnet is a radio frequency (RF) transmitter/receiver and a processing computer.

When a body is positioned within the magnetic field, its nuclei align with and rotate around the direction of this field. As an RF signal of a hydrogen-specific frequency is transmitted through the body, some of the nuclei absorb the RF energy and change direction (or “resonate”). When the RF signal is stopped the nuclei return to their original position, releasing the absorbed energy and generating a signal of their own. This signal is picked up by an RF receiver antenna and processed by the computer into an image, superior to conventional “open magnets.”

MR images provide excellent contrast and representation of tissue anatomy. Millennium Imaging’s equipment recognizably produces a higher-quality signal—which results in superior image quality.

While Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT, or CT) images excel in the detailing of bone structures, MR’s ability to clearly differentiate soft tissues makes it the modality of choice for many procedures—including head, spine, and musculoskeletal studies.

MRI provides your doctor with a view of what’s happening inside your body without the harmful effects of X-rays or the use of iodinated dyes. The exam is totally pain-free.

Millennium Imaging's MRI System Features Ultra Fast scanning and a wide range of diagnostic coils for:   Head Neck Orbit Cervical Breast Lumbar Thoracic   Cardiac Gating   Large opening to accommodate claustrophobia   Patient weight up to 450 pounds   Relaxation System™   Volume Neck Coils   Ultra-Fast Studies   Knee & Shoulder