Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, is an advanced technology test that allows radiologists (doctors who specialize in the use of imaging for diagnostic diseases) to see areas of the body such as the head, abdomen, joints, muscles, blood vessels and area of infection without pain or the use of surgery. Because of its advanced technology, physicians can detect many conditions in earlier stages, greatly optimizing patient outcome.
The MRI scanners at Uniontown Hospital produce high-quality images of the body. These images give physicians important information in diagnosing medical conditions and planning a course of treatment.
MRI machines do not use X-rays. They create a magnetic field, send radio waves through your body and then measure the response with a computer. Because of the magnetic field, patients with certain implants in their bodies may not be able to have an MRI. Patients who have pacemakers or cerebral aneurysm clips can not have an MRI.
The MRI program at Uniontown Hospital is fully accredited by the American College of Radiology. This accreditation guarantees that the entire program has met the stringent standards set forth by the American College of Radiology.
