50, Lavelle Road, Shanthala Nagar, Bangalore - 560 076.

MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI)

What is this ?

In Magnetic Resonance Imaging, abbreviated as MRI, a powerful magnet coupled with specially programmed radio signals are used to take exquisite pictures of various internal parts of the body. Compared to X-rays, it produces more detailed and precise computer generated images of the body’s soft tissue.

MRI has really proved its worth by helping in the diagnosis of a plethora of pathological conditions, such as cancer, cardio-vascular diseases, joints and musculoskeletal disorders. MRI is non-invasive, and in many cases, reduces the need for further tests of invasive procedures.

Why I need this :

In comparison to other types of imaging, MRI yields detailed and minute images of the body’s soft tissues; for example, it helps in differentiating various sections and sub-sections of the brain.MRI is the only modality that allows us to view the spinal cord. It is also a primary tool for diagnosing conditions of neurology, orthopedics and cardiology.

Broadly speaking, you might need an MRI service, if you are suffering from:

  1. Abdominal diseases.
  2. Tumors (both malignant and benign).
  3. Spinal and vertebral problems.
  4. Cardiac malformations and vascular disorders.
  5. Various type of infections.

Services offered :

Our facility provides a wider and more spacious patient opening and also a much shorter magnet, only for the comfort of our beloved patients. Our magnet is also provided with the state-of-the-art controls and features to seamlessly create high-quality images, without causing any discomfort to you.

The facility being itself a state-of-the-art one, the following variations are also available like Magnetic Resonance Angiography, Magnetic Resonance Cholangio-Pancreatography, MRI spectroscopy and Functional MRI.

What shall I expect :

Prior to your exam, you may take food and medicines as prescribed by your doctor. Please bring with yourself old reports of your x-rays, MRI, sonography or CT reports, so that our certified physicians and technologists can weigh all the pros and cons that might be associated with your test.