Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) provides sharp, clear, three-dimensional views of internal body structures, often eliminating the need for invasive surgery.
MRI scans allow doctors to view organs, muscles, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, bones, nerves and even blood flow. MRI is frequently used to image the brain, spinal column, breast, abdomen, pelvic region and joints.

There are two equally important components to an MRI scan – the equipment and technologists who conduct the exam and the physicians who interpret them. Bay Imaging Group is proud to provide North Miami with some of the most advanced equipment in MRI scanning available today.

Our Picker Eclipse High field Short Bore MRI System provides superb quality laser images utilizing a state-of-the-art 1.5 Tesla short-bore magnet. The system offers several enhancements for patient comfort, including shorter scan times, a larger patient table, and an integrated stereo/CD player with patient headphones.

MRI scans are interpreted, or "read" by specially trained physicians, called radiologists. To the experienced eyes of the radiologist, the MRI scan provides a wealth of information. The Radiologists employed by Bay Imaging Group are board-certified in Radiology and have extensive experience in reading and interpreting MRI scans. Bay Imaging Group and its Radiologists have provided MRI services for almost a decade.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a relatively new imaging tool, first used in the 1970s. Because of its superior images, flexibility, and ability to image body structures that could not be otherwise imaged, MRI has proved to be a valuable diagnostic tool.

MRI is safe and painless, more so than virtually any other procedure. It uses simple, everyday magnetic forces and the radio waves naturally given off by all tissues in the body. The MRI unit collects this data and sends it to a very powerful computer that develops a very detailed picture of your internal organs. No radiation or physical exertion is required. All patients need to do is remain still during the exam. Depending on the number of images required, the total exam time is usually 20 to 40 minutes.

Magnetic Resource Imaging. How Does It Work ?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is the safest, most advanced way for physicians to view inside the human body without surgery and without the use of x-rays. MRI is a diagnostic imaging technique that combines a magnetic field, radio waves and computer technology to produce detailed images of the brain, spine, joints and other parts of the body. During an MRI exam, the hydrogen atoms in your body respond, or resonate, slightly in the presence of the magnetic field. MRI is able to use that response to create amazingly clear, detailed images of the area being scanned.

Preparing For Your MRI Exam

Preparing for your MRI exam is easy. Follow your normal daily routine and continue and prescribed medication unless your doctor or our office has instructed you otherwise.

Please arrive 15 minutes early for your scheduled appointment, and bring all Medicate,insurance, or health plan documents, subscriber numbers, etc. Also, please bring all previous films, such as X-Rays, CT or MRI, of the area to be examined. We will need to keep them for 24-48 hours, and will then return them to you by your doctor.

Metal And Your MRI Exam

Please do not wear any metal such as jewelry or hairpins during your MRI exam. Metal worn in the magnet area will disturb the radio signals that allow the computer to create images of your body. Some heavy eye shadows and hair sprays will also interfere with the quality of your scan. For your comfort, you may want to wear or bring a jogging suit ( with no metal clasps ) to wear during the exam; otherwise, we will provide you with a gown to wear.

Be sure to tell the technologist if any of the following applies to you:

• Have a pacemaker
• Metal fragments are in your body ( surgical staples, cochlear implants, dental bridges, metal aneurysm clips, shrapnel, hearing aids, or metal implants )
• Think you may be pregnant

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