The choice for optimum imaging for equine and companion animals is the Siemens Magnetom Espree. This unit has an Ultra compact 1.5 Tesla magnet (length 120 cm). It has a wide, patient friendly inner bore diameter of 70 cm, that is similar in size to most CT scanners. The magnet weight, including Helium is only approximately 3,800 kg. It is the only MRI unit capable of scanning the stifle region in horses.
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Largest MRI Bore: Extra large (70cm) bore opening allows imaging up to the stifle in most horses and total body exams of foals and companion animals; Large size and compact length (120 cm) makes it easier to maneuver horses and companion animals, which improves the overall timing of the imaging process and less time spent under anesthesia.
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Accurate Diagnosis: MRI has been shown to disprove traditional diagnoses because of the breadth of detail and information provided by each scan and allows appropriate and immediate treatment of a specific diagnosis. I.E., MRI has shown that navicular syndrome is an over diagnosed condition.
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Newest software: Able to do extra sequences beyond classic sequences in the same time frame providing more valuable information.
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Cost effective: MRI immediately identifies source of morbidity, avoiding countless tests that provide little to no definitive information; Our system can produce superior images and without the use of costly contrast. MRI findings can rule out the need for surgery, or can aid in presurgical and radiation planning.
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Team: The physics knowledge base of our radiology team allows each study to provide more information than traditional scans. Our team has extensive training and experience with both equine and companion animal MRI. Superior anesthetists with over 6,000 surgeries successfully performed each year contribute to the safety of the procedure.
To schedule an appointment, please call 859-685-3732.
