Why is the MRI performed?
Specialists usually prescribe an MRI to study and analyze a certain part of the human body. This study will detect and diagnose injuries and diseases, and follow up on some treatments. Currently this technique is widely used and is available in most hospitals.

The most demanded MRIs are those of breast, abdomen, cervical, chest, head, cardiac, lumbar and pelvic.

How is MRI performed?
During the MRI the patient will be lying on the inside of the machine (although there are open and closed, it is usually similar to a long, narrow tube, about one meter in diameter and open at its ends).

Inside the tube, the person will be surrounded by a magnetic field that reacts with the magnetic elements inside the body and transmits a weak radio signal. This signal is collected and processed on a computer, offering an image that can be displayed on the screen. The most annoying part of this test is a powerful and monotonous noise generated by the same machine, so some professionals recommend listening to music to minimize the impact.

Meanwhile, the imaging technician will be in an adjacent room from where he will monitor the patient at all times and will be able to speak with him through an intercom.

Finally, throughout the test the patient must remain immobile so that the results are as clear as possible.

Risks of MRI
Although, as we have already detailed, MRI is a very safe test, because it uses a very powerful magnetic field to obtain the images, people who have electronic devices or some metallic component in their body should inform the specialist before starting the test. to ensure your safety.

MRI, precautions to take into account
Some examples would be:

Metal prostheses.
Implantable defibrillators.
Heart valves.
Surgical staples.
Pacemaker.
Cochlear implants.
A bullet, a splinter or any other type of metal fragment.
On the other hand, the doctor should also be informed in these situations:

Suspecting a possible pregnancy.
If we have kidney or liver disease. In some cases, the specialist may request that contrast be applied when performing the MRI. However, these diseases can limit the use of it.
Have tattoos. Some tattoos that have used very dark inks may contain metals.
How do you prepare?
Depending on the area to be analyzed by the expert, the patient may be asked to go to the test without having eaten for at least 7 hours beforehand.

Once you are in the consultation, you will need to remove any jewelry that you are wearing and clothing that contains metallic materials.

Advanced technology resonance devices
We have a newly installed Philips DStream 1.5T MRI machine that is fully digital and is the most advanced platform from Philips today. The advantages of this system are:

1. Greater comfort for the patient (less rejection due to claustrophobia).

2. Excellent quality of studies.

3. Incorporates new exploration services portfolio:

Magnetic resonance of body.
Multiparametric MRI of the prostate, rectum, perineal (fistulas), etc.
MRI of the breast.
Brain diffusion and perfusion studies.
Angiographic studies.
Cardiology studies.
Magnetic resonance imaging
Magnetic resonance imaging to quantify liver iron.
The new MRI machine is just one of the latest developments in the renovations of the facilities and ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications carried out by the Virgen del Mar hospital.