The coil functions as a receiver and helps the MRI system take pictures. The MRI technologist will talk to you throughout your exam and will give you simple instructions regarding holding your breath or holding still. MRA is a type of MRI that is used to look at blood vessels and the way blood is flowing through them. This exam allows doctors to see both the blood flow and the condition of the blood vessel walls.
MRA is used to examine blood vessels in key areas of the body, including the brain, kidneys, lungs and heart. MRCP can help diagnose and examine many conditions of the biliary system, including:. Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. Scripps Encinitas Outpatient Imaging. Scripps Green Hospital. Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. Scripps Chula Vista Outpatient Imaging.
Scripps Clinic Anderson Medical Pavilion. Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley. Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo. Scripps Coastal Medical Center Vista. A physician may order a breast MRI to: Screen for breast cancer and abnormalities in high-risk patients Detect breast cancer in women who may have difficulty with mammograms or other imaging techniques due to breast implants, prior surgery or dense breast tissue Determine the extent of breast cancer Monitor response to therapy in breast cancer patients Evaluate recovery after an operation Monitor for cancer recurrence Differentiate scar tissue from cancer recurrence Evaluate the integrity of breast implants Breast imaging for high-risk patients MRI scans are playing a larger role in the detection of breast cancer in very high-risk patients.
MRA can help: Identify disease and aneurysms in the aorta or other major blood vessels Detect atherosclerotic disease Indicate disease in the kidney artery Visualize blood flow to prepare for surgeries Guide surgeons making repairs to diseased blood vessels Detect injury to one or more arteries in trauma patients Identify dissection in the aorta or its major branches.
MRCP can help diagnose and examine many conditions of the biliary system, including: Determining if gallstones are lodged in any of the ducts surrounding the gallbladder Identifying the presence of bile duct obstruction or injuries Diagnosing primary sclerosing cholangitis, a swelling or damaging of the bile ducts Diagnosing cancerous and non-cancerous tumors of the liver, gallbladder and pancreas.
This helps doctors to evaluate them for occlusions, aneurysms, stenoses or other abnormalities. Unlike traditional angiography tests, MRA is not invasive.
In some cases, the injection of a contrast agent dye is needed to help visualize the blood vessels. Our 3T systems provide greater image detail for certain musculoskeletal, neurological and body imaging needs, and our high-field short-bore systems are a full centimeters larger than the MRI systems offered by the majority of our competitors. This provides excellent image quality while being less confining for the patient, and we are able to accommodate patients of larger sizes and weights.
To have an optimal appointment time, please follow these guidelines:. With some examinations, an injection into a vein is required. The MRI technologist will explain the procedure further if your exam requires this. MRI does not utilize any form of ionizing radiation. Please wear comfortable clothing, like sweats. Clothing with zippers, metal buttons or snaps cannot be worn.
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