What Does MRI See?
MRI provides clear and detailed three-dimensional images of the so-called soft tissues ( nerves , muscles , ligaments , fat , blood vessels, etc.) and of the so-called hard tissues ( bones and cartilages); this makes it a test of absolute relevance in numerous fields of medicine: from traumatology to oncology, passing through orthopedics, gastroenterology, cardiology, etc.
What is MRI used for?
MRI has a wide variety of applications; being able to produce clear and detailed images of both soft and hard tissues, in fact, it allows doctors to assess the health status of:Apparatus musculo- skeletal system . MRI shows damage to the joints, fractures bone or cartilage, slipped discs and other diseases of the intervertebral discs , muscles alterations etc.
Nervous system . MRI allows the diagnosis of neurological diseases such as stroke , brain tumors, spinal cord tumors , Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy extremity mri in Sparta.
Gastro-intestinal system . MRI is capable of detecting neoplasms, such as stomach cancer, bowel cancer or pancreatic cancer , and so-called inflammatory bowel diseases (eg Crohn’s disease ).Cardio-circulatory system and respiratory system . Magnetic resonance imaging is an excellent tool for assessing the vascularity of organs and tissues and blood circulation along the arteriovenous system; moreover, it is able to show the heart , bronchial tree and lungs , and detect any pathologies (eg: valvulopathies , lung tumors, etc.).
Magnetic Resonance with Contrast: when is it needed?
Sometimes, MRI involves the use of a contrast agent ( magnetic resonance with contrast ); this occurs when there is a need to obtain even more detailed images of blood vessels and internal organs.In practice, magnetic resonance with contrast is useful in the study of blood circulation and vascularization of organs and tissues, and in the identification of inflammatory pathologies.
How to prepare for classic MRI, No Contrast
Before prescribing a classical magnetic resonance , the doctor has the duty to ascertain the patient ‘s suitability for the examination.
An individual is eligible for the classic version of MRI if:
You are not the wearer of devices or fragments of a metallic nature , such as for example pacemakers , neurostimulators, splinters (those in the eye in particular), intracranial clips for a cerebral aneurysm , hearing aids , metal prostheses, metal sutures, etc. Do not suffer from severe claustrophobia. In the case of suitability for classical MRI, it not is expected to comply with any fasting or special diet , unless otherwise specified by the physician.