Update on MRI

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Update on MRI

• Kevin Carter, DO

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3 Tesla Imaging

• Advantages
• Improved image resolution.
• Quicker examinations.
• Better patient care.
• Cautions
• Not all implanted medical devices approved for
  1.5 T imaging are compatible with 3T

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Large Bore Imaging

• Helps claustrophobic patients
• Can accommodate larger patients up to 550 pounds

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Orthopedic Specialty Series

• Biomet Signature System Protocol
• Conformis Protocol
• Other Protocols

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Liver Imaging

• Eovist

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Breast MRI
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From Saslow et al. American Cancer Society
Guidelines for Breast Screening with MRI as an
Adjunct to Mammography CA Cancer J Clin 2007
5775-89.
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Thank You