Highest Resolution Magnetic Resonance Imaging Available
 Newport Hospital offers the most advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology available today. MRI uses a strong magnetic field and radiowaves to take an image of the body, commonly of the brain, spine, joints, abdomen or blood vessels. A physician can then look at the three-dimensional images produced to make a diagnosis. MRI scans show the difference between normal and damaged or diseased tissues.
The MRI scanner in the department of diagnostic imaging at Newport Hospital is an open design to help prevent claustrophobia in patients and it offers the highest resolution scan available to provide physicians with the clearest pictures to diagnose patients. The machine's high field strength enables superior image quality and advanced diagnostic services.
Some MRI exams require an injection of an MRI contrast or dye and all exams require patients to stay still during the exam. The scan is performed inside a large cylindrical magnet with a table in the center. Typical MRI studies last 30-60 minutes and no special preparation is required for the exam. A board-certified radiologist with subspecialty training in MRI interprets all exams at Newport Hospital.
For more information on MRI services at Newport Hospital, please call 401-846-6400.
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