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What Is An MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a method of looking inside the body. Instead of using radiation, the MRI scanner uses magnetism and radio waves to produce remarkably clear pictures of your head, spine, or other parts of your body. An MRI scanner consists of a strong magnet with a radio transmitter and receiver. These instruments gather the information out of your body. MRI produces soft-tissue images and is used to distinguish normal, healthy soft tissue from pathologic (diseased or compromised) tissue. Depending on what information your doctor needs, the MRI scan may require the use of a contrast-agent given intravenously to assist in visualization of certain structures in your body.
Greater Flint MRI has the Siemens MANGETOM Espree MRI- the Largest and Shortest Open Bore available today.