Imaging appointments available weekdays, evenings and weekends. Call us to book your appointment.
MRI can be useful to image:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an advanced diagnostic imaging technique that provides very detailed images of the human anatomy without the use of harmful radiation. MRI is non-invasive, using radio frequency waves and a strong magnetic field to generate highly detailed images. It can help clinicians diagnose medical conditions and recommend effective treatments.
Our highly trained registered MRI Technologists will perform your MRI. Following the scan, our NS board-certified radiologists will analyze your MRI images and prepare a detailed report.
A written diagnostic report will be sent to your referring physician and treating clinicians for consultation and review. Your physician will discuss diagnostic and pathologic assessment findings and the next steps with you.
The procedure begins with a requisition from your physician.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to complete an MRI safety questionnaire. A technologist will review this form with you before starting the exam to make sure it is safe for you to go into the MRI room.
You will be placed on a sliding table by the technologist and positioned comfortably with the appropriate camera for your study. The technologist leaves the room and programs individual MRI angles that typically last between 2 and 6 minutes each. The machine makes “knocking noises” so you will be given earplugs to protect your hearing. You will be able to communicate with the technologist at any time during the study with the use of a call bell and intercom. Depending on the number of images necessary, the study will generally take 20-45 minutes. You will be asked not to move for the duration of the exam because movement degrades the image quality.
HealthView has one of the largest diameter MRI machines in Atlantic Canada for your comfort. If you are claustrophobic, you may want to talk to your doctor prior to your MRI appointment to see if medication will help you.
Our new, high performance, clinically proven Siemens Skyra 3T MRI scanner ensures a confident diagnosis for every patient, superb image quality and unique premium clinical applications in a comfortable, spacious large bore environment. The Siemens Magnetom Skyra is used by more clinical users worldwide; than any other 3T 70 cm bore system.
Take a moment to learn more about the imaging exam that matters to you.
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