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MRI Scanning – Magnetic Resonance Scanning

At St.John & St.Elizabeth’s we have a Siemens “Symphony” Magnetic Resonance Scanner that has a magnetic field strength of 1.5 Tesla and the latest high-speed gradient coil system.

The “Symphony” is compact in design and has a flared, open-ended bore to ease the feeling of confinement often found in other high field strength scanners.

The high speed gradient system, advanced scanning sequences and full range of specialised localisation coils, enable complex imaging to be undertaken with increased resolution at with shorter scan times.

These advance features enable us to perform:

• High definition musculoskeletal imaging with superb resolution of even small digital structures.
• High resolution “breath-hold” imaging of the abdomen & pelvis, including MRCP and MR Angiography.
• High resolution breast MRI with dynamic assessment of blood perfusion.
• High resolution, thin slice and 3D volume acquisition giving exquisite images of the posterior fossa, acoustic nerves and the middle ear.
• High detail anatomic scanning of the brain and spine.

The short bore and fast scan times are of particular benefit to those who find lying still difficult or who suffer from claustrophobia.

• This service is available to all patients, referred by a registered medical practitioner.
• Appointments are available at short notice and where possible a 'same day' result service operates.

How to Access the Service

Please telephone 020 7806 4030 for more information or email us to arrange an appointment

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