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With the open bore design, the tight confines in older MRIs are a thing of the past. In this device, the bore, or the long tube, is more than two feet wide and only four feet long. This means that the patient's head can remain outside of the bore during most procedures not involving head, neck or upper spine. For those procedures, however, the wider bore gives patients about a foot of headroom so they won't feel like they are nose-to-nose with the top of the machine. This helps eliminate any anxiety or claustrophobic effects.
At 3T, the MAGNETOM Verio boasts the strongest magnet field strength used clinically today, capturing exceptional image quality in faster scan times with reduced repositioning, and higher image resolution with increased clarity and detail. Its applications include neurology and functional neurology evaluation, orthopedic and cartilage assessment, and breast, vascular and cardiac imaging.
With its larger bore size and stronger magnet, the machine is well suited to meet the needs of all MRI patients, but particularly those with special needs such as obesity (up to 550 lbs), claustrophobia and anxiety. In addition, with the gentle nature of this MRI procedure, pediatric and elderly patients can benefit.
"The Verio allows us to bring advanced imaging techniques and 3T field strength to sets of patients that didn't have this access previously. This ultimately leads to better imaging interpretation for all of our patients," says Dr. Christopher J. Govea, Vice President and Director of Musculoskeletal Imaging for Houston Progressive Radiology Associates, affiliated with Memorial Hermann.
"The MAGNETOM Verio is one of the most cutting-edge pieces of MRI equipment on the market today," said James Polfreman, CEO, Retail Business. "With this MRI, we are able to operate at the highest clinical field strengths while allowing our patients one of the most comfortable imaging experiences. With the many workflow-enhancing features on the system, we also anticipate that it will enable us to increase the number of patients who can take advantage of these valuable imaging services."
About the Memorial Hermann System
The 29 Memorial Hermann Imaging Centers are part of Memorial Hermann Healthcare System. Memorial Hermann is known for world-class clinical expertise, patient-centered care, leading edge technology, and innovation. The system, with its exceptional medical staff and 19,000 employees, serves southeast Texas and the greater Houston community. Memorial Hermann's 11 hospitals include three hospitals in the Texas Medical Center and eight suburban hospitals. The system also operates comprehensive cancer centers, the LifeFlight air ambulance program, the area's only burn treatment center, numerous imaging, sports medicine and rehabilitation, surgery centers, a wellness center, a chemical dependency treatment center, a home health agency, a retirement community and a nursing home. To learn more, visit www.memorialhermann.org or call 713.222.CARE.
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