MRI
The MAGNETOM Symphony 1.5T assists the diagnostic process by providing ultra-clear high resolution images of bone, spine, brain and soft tissues. This enables more rapid and accurate diagnosis of both routine problems such as disc herniation and potentially life-threatening conditions, including tumours.
The scanner is a closed-field magnet, which offers significantly higher resolution in a shorter time than less expensive open-field magnets. For example, the standard time taken for us to triage a standard disc patient through imaging and decompressive surgery is one hour from exiting the consulting room to arriving in the recovery ward.
Its open design means that it will easily accommodate domestic animals of every size – from cats to large dogs. Veterinary surgeons can glean superb results for diagnosis whilst owners have the assurance that their animals will not experience difficulties of positioning or prolonged anaesthetic time.
Rapid and efficient medical and surgical intervention is therefore possible and Fitzpatrick Referrals also has an emergency response team for trauma, brain and spinal cases requiring immediate attention.
Advanced features of the MAGNETOM Symphony include:
- Reduced scan time allowing reduced anaesthesia time
- Clarity of image allowing superior diagnostics
- High Field Shim reducing artefacts from implants
- Availability to network the ultra-clear high resolution images throughout the practice, including the operating room
- Vascular Imaging – Magnetic Resonance Angiography with and without Contrast Agents, Dynamic Angiography capability
- Brain – Spectroscopy, functional MRI and Diffusion Imaging
- dGEMRIC imaging allows measurement of the volume of cartilage within a joint as a monitor for osteoarthritis and is a new service we offer to young dogs undergoing surgery for debilitating joint disease.
Our Eklin reporting system allows Electronic MRI reports to be obtained within an expedient time frame from Dr Russ Tucker, Director of Radiology at Washington State University or Victoria Johnson, Radiologist, Vet CT and MRI Specialists Ltd. Copies of images can be given to owners or vets on film or CD.
Our commitment to providing the best care available anywhere in the world is underlined not only by our investment in technology, but also in expertise and our specialist veterinary radiology team, supported by members of our nursing team.