Siemens on TV: MRIs for All Shapes and Sizes

An MRI is a critical exam used to diagnose and treat patients with cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. But for plus-sized patients and claustrophobics, an MRI was not an option because the system is too small and/or confined for them to use. A new MRI has been introduced to help these patients.

The first, new generation Open Bore MRI -- called the Magnetom Espree -- has been installed. The opening of the Espree is nearly 70 centimeters in diameter, allowing more space between the patient's body and the magnet. Up to 60 percent of the exams can be done with patients keeping their head outside of the tube-shaped magnet, giving additional comfort for patients with claustrophobia.

The new MRI also offers benefits to doctors as well. Because it's what's known in the medical world as a 1.5 Tesla system, the images derived from exams are among the best on the market. The system gives doctors a better opportunity to diagnose problems and lesions. Physicians expect the new MRI system to become a popular choice among hospitals and imaging centers nationwide, helping to provide access to the best quality of care for patients of all shapes and sizes.



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