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HEALTH SCREENING EXAMS OFFERED

PRIMARY CARDIAC EVALUATION
ADVANCED CARDIAC EVALUATION
LUNG CANCER SCREENING
CT COLONOGRAPHY
BREAST MRI
PRIMARY STROKE SCREENING
ADVANCED STROKE SCREENING
WHOLE BODY SCREENING
OSTEOPOROSIS SCREENING
OVARIAN CANCER SCREENING
PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING
CHRONIC LEG PAIN VASCULAR SCREENING


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
Home For Patients For Referrers Procedures Physicians & Staff Location
Diagnostic CT Exams | Angiography | Bone Densitometry | Functional Evaluation of the Heart | Diagnostic MRI Exams
Diagnostic Ultrasound Exams | Women's Health Exams | Preparation for Exams | Pain Treatment Procedures Offered
Laboratory Services
 

     Breast MRI | MRI of the Brain and Spine | MRI of the Bones and Joints 
MRI of the Soft Tissues | MRI of the Abdomen and Pelvis


     Diagnostic MRI Exams

     MRI (magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a type of medical imaging which uses a powerful but safe electromagnet combined with sophisticated computers to generate high resolution images of the body. This revolutionary medical technology has become the gold standard for detailed evaluation of the brain, the spinal cord, the joints, the breasts, female pelvis, the prostate gland and the upper abdomen.

     The quality of the images generated by an MRI system is directly related to the strength of the electromagnet which the MRI system uses. The standard of magnetic strength for MRI systems is 1.5T (tesla). While some MRI systems come with much lower magnetic strengths, patients should insist on having their MRI examination performed on a 1.5T MRI system.

     Wyoming Radiology and MRI specializes in the highest quality 1.5T MRI examinations using a sophisticated General Electric 1.5T MRI system. This MRI system has a wider and shorter opening for increased patient comfort.

     A typical MRI examination can take up to 30 minutes and may require intravenous administration of MRI contrast material. While many MRI examinations do not require IV injections, brain MRI and some spine MRI examinations require an IV injection to achieve maximum accuracy.

     Since MRI examinations are performed using strong but safe magnetic fields, it is very important that you tell the Radiologist and Radiology Technologist if you have any implanted metallic prosthetics, implanted medical devices or history of heart or brain surgery. The magnetic field used in MRI can damage cardiac pace makers, cochlear implants, implanted pain control devices and implanted insulin pumps. While most artificial joints are safe in the MRI scanner, several types of artificial heart valves are not MRI compatible. Patients with recent coronary artery bypass surgery or a history of brain surgery should consult with their physician and with the Radiologist before having an MRI examination.

     Before your MRI examination you will be asked to complete a questionnaire designed to determine if you are a candidate for safe MRI examination. If you have any questions about the questionnaire, please ask the Radiology Technologist or Radiologist for assistance.