Recently, Advanced Radiology, the largest medical imaging provider in the state of Maryland, has presented Baltimore area's first 1.2 Tesla High Field Open MRI, thanks to the new system, patients and physicians will not have to sacrifice image quality when using an Open MRI. Patients who cannot be subjected to MRI in a traditional closed-bore unit as a result of claustrophobia or height/weight limitations, can now use the new high-strength, boreless magnet as it is considered a major improvement for those patients.
While having an acceptable picture quality in comparison with 1.5 Tesla MRIs, Claustrophobic patients can avoid receiving sedatives or anesthesia. Advanced Radiology's new magnet has created more comfortable and convenient experience for patients, while offering highly precise images that can help in detecting orthopedic, body and other disorders in an accurate way.
The advantage of Advanced Radiology's new magnet is that it provides patients with large, comfortable opening with a special table that decreases wheelchair height. During the test, patients can have a friend or family member and can also communicate with them throughout the procedure.
The current 1.2T MRI is considered a part of Advanced Radiology's state-of-the-art imaging center in Lutherville, MD, which was opened in October, 2009. It was located at 1209 York Road, provides a huge range of detection imaging services that involve DEXA, ultrasound, CT, mammography" href="/tag/digital-mammography.html">digital mammography and X-ray.
In addition, Advanced Radiology in 2010 was the first in the Baltimore region to present outpatient 3T MRI. Moreover, this magnet offers highly detailed pictures that aid physicians to reach accurate detection. Finally, Advanced Radiology's new magnet is considered as a revolution in MRI technology.
