Open MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is ordered by your physician to evaluate internal body structures without having to use X-ray or surgery. MRI uses the physical properties of magnetic fields, radio waves, and computers to generate images of soft tissues within the body. MRI is a non-invasive procedure and there are no known side or after effects.

Patients are asked to lie on a table and remain still for approximately 30 minutes to one hour depending on the test ordered. During the examination, a faint knocking sound will be heard, which is normal and is the operation of the imaging process. The images are formed from signals emitted by tissue in the body. The MRI process captures different tissue characteristics and translates them into different contrast levels on the image.

CatScan (CT) Spiral CT, 3D Reconstruction, CT angiography/aorta, circle of willis, Carotids. Computed Tomography is a diagnostic imaging procedure that combines the use of x-rays with computer technology to produce cross-sectional images (“slices”) of the body. The images produced by this can are more detailed than those of an ordinary x-ray (or radiograph). 

MRI and Imaging of Dekalb
2601 North Decatur Road
Decatur, GA. 30033
Tel: 404-329-0656 FAX: 404-329-0207