Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is one of the most precise and informative diagnostic methods. With the help of a magnetic field and radio waves it produces high quality whole-body and organ cross-sectional images in three dimensions in one sitting; without harming the body.

Upgrading and developing the latest diagnostic possibilities, Medical Centre ARS and its branch ARS Diagnostic Clinic  (address: Jāņa Asara street 3, Riga) has the latest and most advanced Premium-class magnetic resonance equipment in the Baltics – PHILIPS Ingenia 3,0T and Philips 1,5T. Both devices have an enlarged gantry aperture of 70 cm, which is particularly suitable for corpulents and larger patients (up to 150 kg).

Philips Ingenia Ambient Experience 3,0 T	Philips Ingenia 1.5 T
ARS Diagnostic clinic Address – J. Asara Street 3, Riga, Latvia Telephone number for appointments: + 371 67 201 088 Information about the results of the examinations: +371 66 929 760	Medical Centre ARS Address – Skolas Street 5, Riga, Latvia Telephone number for appointments: +371 67 201 088 Information about the results of the examinations: +371 66 929 760

Medical Centre ARS
Philips Ingenia 1,5T (enlarged gantry aperture 70 cm)

• brain, head and neck soft tissue exams;
• spine and spinal cord exams;
• musculoskeletal exams:
  • bone and joint exams (knee, shoulder, pelvis and other joints);
  • muscle and other soft tissue exams;
• vascular exams:
  • cardiovascular exams;
  • head vascular exams;
  • extremity vascular exams

ARS Diagnostic clinic
Philips Ingenia 3,0T (enlarged gantry aperture 70 cm)

• brain, head and neck soft tissue exams;
• spine and spinal cord exams;
• musculoskeletal exams:
  • bone and joint exams (knee, shoulder, pelvis and other joints);
  • muscle and other soft tissue exams;
• vascular exams:
  • cardiovascular exams;
  • head vascular exams;
  • extremity vascular exams;
• breast exams;
• abdominal cavity and pelvic organ exams:
  • gynaecological and perineal exams;
  • colon exams;
  • small intestine exams;
  • prostate exams;
• full body exam*, which can be done as a screening method or used for metastases diagnostics;
• magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for children as young as 8.

The PHILIPS Ingenia 3,0T is the first fully digitalised Premium class MRI equipment with a magnetic field strength of 3 T (Teslas).

Advantages of MRI equipment PHILIPS Ingenia 3,0T

• the image quality obtained using the PHILIPS Ingenia 3,0T is substantially more precise than other 3,0T MRI systems;
• it ensures very fast examination and high quality images;
• the acoustic noise level during the examination is reduced by more than 80%;
• particularly suitable for larger patients (up to 150 kg), ensured by an enlarged gantry aperture (70cm);
• in addition, the equipment is fitted with an Ambient Experience system – soothing music is played during the exam complemented by light display, allowing the patient to feel comfortable and relaxed. This feature not only reduces anxiety and claustrophobia, but also makes the examination feel shorter.

The Philips Ingenia 3,0T MRI system is equipped with additional functions for oncological* and cardiological examinations.

*this is a screening method for the detection of abnormalities as early as possible, or to qualitatively evaluate an existing pathology. MRI examination is a special acquirement for oncological diagnosis as the full body scan helps to find early metastases.

The American Medical informatics research company KLAS research recognised the Philips Ingenia 3,0T as the best magnetic resonance equipment in the world for two consecutive years (2013 and 2014).

USEFUL INFORMATION

MRI should not be performed if a patient has a pacemaker, various metal implants (with the exception of titanium implants) or separate metal foreign bodies.

Supplier and installer: Arbor Medical Corporation Ltd.