| In Preparation for your Visit: |
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| Call CMIC at 1-800-344-9555 immediately after your appointment is scheduled to review safety procedures
and ask us any questions you may have. |
| You may eat and drink normally before your
visit. |
| Wear comfortable clothing. |
| Do not wear jewelry. |
| Bring your medical insurance
information with you. |
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, is a safe,
non-invasive diagnostic test that allows radiologists to see inside some areas
of the body that cannot be seen using X-rays. |
| MRI allows physicians to see soft tissue once only accessible
through exploratory surgery. As a result, many health problems can be diagnosed
at an earlier and treatable stage. Depending on the type of MRI, this exam
usually takes 15-60 minutes. To get the best picture, it is important to relax
and remain still during the test. |
| For the convenience and comfort of our patients, we offer: |
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Two high-field short bore
scanners. |
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Sedation provided by on site physicians
for patients who are anxious or in significant pain. |
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Optional sound system for added relaxation. |
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Attentive and compassionate care for
all patients including pediatric patients. |
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Two facilities with plenty of parking,
independent from a hospital setting, make us easily accessible. |
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| Types of MRI exams include: |
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Brain, neck, spine, chest,
abdomen and pelvis. |
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MR arthrography for the evaluation of
painful hips, knees, ankles, shoulders, elbows and wrists. |
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Soft tissue structures, including liver
and other internal organs. |
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Breast (exam uses gadolinium
to illuminate abnormal breast tissue). |
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Cardiovascular system and blood vessels
(also known as magnetic resonance angiography). |
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| If you have questions or would like more information about Magnetic Resonance Imaging at CMIC, please call (207) 795-2030. |
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