So you're scheduling an MRI examination…You've called the hospital and set the date and time and now you're feeling a little anxious. You have heard that MRI examinations are not comfortable, and worse yet, you're claustrophobic. One friend told you that you will have to be repositioned numerous times by the physician, while another friend gave you a lively rendition of her MRI experience explaining jack hammer-like sounds beating several times as you pass through a machine. You wonder how long the examination will take – just the thought of the exam makes your heart beat faster and your palms get sweaty. You think to yourself, "Isn't there a better way?"

Now there is... Meet Tim (Total imaging matrix); the new technology that dramatically improves a patient's MRI experience by:

• Cuts total exam time from 45 to 30 minutes.
• Reduces noise up to 97 percent and possibly eliminating the need for ear protection.
• Enables the entire imaging exam to be completed in one pass through the MRI system.
• Acquires an entire whole body image without repositioning.
• Allows feet first entry for claustrophobic patients.

• Tim Fast Facts
•   Tim on TV[2.58 MB]
• Before and After Tim Technology
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•   Meet Tim Presentation[2.68 MB]
• MRI Q&A
• Tim Technology Press Release
• MAGNETOM Avanto, First Tim System Install Press Release
• Customer Testimonial
• NYU Fact Sheet
• Dr. Litt's Biography
• Clinical Images

Please contact ccpublicrelationsusa.med@siemens.com to learn more about how Tim is changing MRI.

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