Why are MRI scans used?
MRI scans have helped medical professionals analyze and diagnose patients with their conditions and plan treatments with great accuracy. They also allow them to examine the effectiveness and efficiency of a previous treatment. By doing this, they can decide on whether to continue with the same treatment, or if starting a new one would be best for the patient's health. MRI scans can be used to examine any part of the body, including the brain and spinal cord, bones and joints, breasts, the heart, blood vessels, and also internal organs such as the liver, the womb, or the prostate gland. The scans help in the evaluation of the urinary tract, as well as in the planning for surgery. This means MRI scans can help diagnose a variety of conditions such as:
-Central nervous system diseases, including the brain and spine
-Musculoskeletal disorders and injuries
-Infectious disease complications (can connect to Lyme disease or AIDS)
- Diseases in the cardiovascular system
-Congenital heart defects in neonates
-The stages of certain types of cancer
- Bone marrow disease
-Stroke and other abnormalities by assessing the blood vessels
MRI scanners produce images with a good contrast, allowing medical professionals to see clear and specific details of soft tissues, bones, joints and ligaments.
-Central nervous system diseases, including the brain and spine
-Musculoskeletal disorders and injuries
-Infectious disease complications (can connect to Lyme disease or AIDS)
- Diseases in the cardiovascular system
-Congenital heart defects in neonates
-The stages of certain types of cancer
- Bone marrow disease
-Stroke and other abnormalities by assessing the blood vessels
MRI scanners produce images with a good contrast, allowing medical professionals to see clear and specific details of soft tissues, bones, joints and ligaments.