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MRI at Carolina Veterinary Specialists
Carolina Veterinary Specialists is pleased to announce the addition of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to our diagnostic capabilities. This powerful diagnostic tool will complement our other diagnostic imaging services, which include Computed Tomography (CT), ultrasound, and digital radiography. CVS will be using a mobile, high field magnet (1.5 T) MRI that will be available to provide excellent quality images for even very small animals. This type of MRI is the same variety of machine that is used in many human facilities.
Indications: MRI is considered to be the most sensitive form of imaging for some diseases of soft tissue. MRI is the diagnostic procedure of choice for many diseases of the brain and spinal cord. In particular, vascular diseases, such as brain infarction or fibrocartilaginous embolism, may be identified using MRI.
Availability of MRI: CVS will offer routine MRI studies weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Emergency MRI may be available on Saturdays and Sundays for critical patients.
Procedure: MRI may be scheduled with the service that would normally evaluate the patient's specific condition. General anesthesia is required for MRI since the animal must not move during a scan, and the machine generates significant noise. For patients with neurological conditions, the images will be evaluated immediately and cerebrospinal fluid may then be collected if indicated.
Contraindications: The main contraindication for MRI is the presence of certain metal implants (steel, pacemakers) in the patient. Most surgical implants are 316L surgical stainless steel and are compatible with MRI if surgery was done at least 1 month prior to the scan. Animals with microchips may have MRI, although a microchip may cause local artifact.
If you have questions about MRI, please do not hesitate to call CVS at 704-504-9608 and we would be happy to discuss this in more detail.
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