Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

MRI uses a large magnetic field, radio frequency and a computer to provide highly accurate images of the body. The areas of the body usually examined are the head, spine, all joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. MRI is superior to other imaging techniques when examining soft tissue areas in the body. Jupiter Medical Center has the latest state-of-the-art technology. Our magnet has the widest opening for patient comfort among “high-field” strength, exam times are much shorter and quality is much higher than “low-field” magnets. 

Our American College of Radiology-accredited high-field MRI allows us to perform specialized procedures such as MRAs, contrast angiography, renal studies, run-offs, diffusion for stroke detection and perfusion for blood flow studies. With the high-field magnet, better resolution is obtained, which means better image quality in less time than low-field magnets. A Registered Nurse is available to assist and monitor sedation patients if needed. Extended hours and weekend appointments are also available for patient convenience.

Jupiter Medical Center recently acquired the Phillips Medical Systems Intera 1.5 T Short Bore MRI. This equipment closely resembles a CT Scan in size and utilizes “SENSE,” a technique only available on the Phillips magnet that enhances image quality while significantly reducing scan times. Patients will benefit from the short scan times and the high quality scans in an atmosphere designed for patient comfort with special lighting in an outpatient setting. The Short Bore MRI is the perfect solution for claustrophobic patients. This technology is available at our new Outpatient Imaging Center.  

For more information call 744-4411.