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3T MRI

Tesla (T) is the unit of measurement quantifying the strength of a magnetic field. Before the 3 Tesla Machine, the standard was 1.5 Tesla, meaning that the new scanner at NCH generates a magnetic field twice the strength of previous machines, and 10 to 15 times the strength of low field or open MRI scanners. The result: a magnetic field that produces exceptional anatomic detail. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the 3T MRI at NCH Imaging is an encyclopedia. The vastly improved clarity is particularly beneficial for pathological conditions involving the brain, spine and musculoskeletal system.
 

Other Benefits

  • High-quality vascular imaging, which may replace the need for invasive interventional catheter studies.
  • Shorter scan times maximize patient comfort without compromising quality.
  • Superb reliability of high-field MRI allows our board-certified radiologists to differentiate between benign and potentially hazardous medical conditions with confidence allowing you to provide patients with earlier diagnosis and treatment, subsequently leading to more positive outcomes.
  • Insurance reimbursement is the same amount for an MRI, regardless of whether your exam is performed on a low-field or high-field magnet.