MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Mumbai Diagnostic center - Mumbai India.

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(Free-Press-Release.com) December 18, 2008 -- MRI- Information for patient staying the western suburbs of Mumbai. Courtesy - MRI Center - Mumbai.

What is MRI of the Body?

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions.

MR imaging uses a powerful magnetic field, radio frequency pulses and a computer to produce detailed pictures of organs, soft tissues, bone and virtually all other internal body structures. The images can then be examined on a computer monitor, printed or copied to CD. MRI does not use ionizing radiation (x-rays).

What are some common uses of the procedure?

MR imaging of the body is performed to evaluate:

organs of the chest, abdomen and pelvis—including the heart, liver, biliary tract, kidney, spleen, and pancreas and adrenal glands.
pelvic organs including the reproductive organs in the male (prostate and testicles) and the female (uterus, cervix and ovaries).
pelvic and hip bones.
blood vessels (MR Angiography).
breasts.
Physicians use the MR examination to help diagnose or monitor treatment for conditions such as:

Tumors of the chest, abdomen or pelvis.
coronary artery disease and heart problems including the aorta, coronary arteries and blood vessels, by examining the size and thickness of the chambers of the heart and the extent of damage caused by a heart attack or progressive heart disease. For more information, visit the MR Angiography and Cardiac CT for Calcium Scoring pages.
tumors and other abnormalities of the reproductive organs (e.g., uterus, ovaries, testicles, prostate).
causes of pelvic pain in women, such as endometriosis.
functional and anatomical abnormalities of the heart.

diseases of the liver, such as cirrhosis, and that of other abdominal organs (when a complete diagnostic assessment can not be done with other techniques).


How should I prepare for the procedure?
You may be asked to wear a gown during the exam or you may be allowed to wear your own clothing if it is loose-fitting and has no metal fasteners.

Guidelines about eating and drinking before an MRI exam vary with the specific exam and also with the facility. Unless you are told otherwise, you may follow your regular daily routine and take medications as usual.

Some MRI examinations may require the patient to swallow contrast material or receive an injection of contrast into the bloodstream. The radiologist or technologist may ask if you have allergies of any kind, such as allergy to iodine or x-ray contrast material, drugs, food, the environment, or asthma. However, the contrast material used for an MRI exam, called gadolinium, does not contain iodine and is less likely to cause an allergic reaction.

For appointment for MRI and CT Scans-

Call Nitin/Nirmala on 91 22 28999991 or 28333331.

+ 91 98211 50889.

email at nitin@hiflyingllc.com

http://www.hospitalfamily.com