Test Types

A new service enabling people with pacemakers to undergo MRI scans, as opposed to the situation in the past. In the stage preceding MRI, preliminary examinations of the device data are performed to assess compatibility with imaging without any risk to the pacemaker. In addition to the usual imaging staff, a cardiologist is present during the entire imaging process and the preliminary examination stages.

This examination includes the sinuses and nasal cavities, auditory canals and pyramids, pharynx and larynx, cervical blood vessels, lymph nodes, salivary glands, thyroid, the tissues and cavities between them and the base of the neck.

Using a contrast agent, a total body scan can be performed with the aim of evaluating malignant diseases with maximal precision. According to the current medical literature, this is the most effective and advanced method for detection of disseminated disease or metastases.

Of all the prostate imaging examinations, the MRI scan is the most advanced and precise method for the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the prostate. The medical staff members involved in the process are the most experienced in this field, from the initial stage of imaging to the stage of interpretation by a radiologist, who has been specifically qualified in this field.

An examination designed for imaging the components of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters and urinary bladder. The examination combines anatomical imaging of the urinary system components with functional evaluation, and includes IV injection of a contrast agent. Among other things, the examination assists in the detection of inflammatory diseases.

A novel and advanced examination enabling optimal imaging of the small intestine cavity. It is considered to be the most effective of all the examinations available, especially in cases of initial diagnosis and monitoring the response to treatment and surgery. Its major advantage is that it is non-invasive and does not entail radiation (relative to other examinations available), nor does it involve the use of contrast agents.

This examination is commonly used for magnetic resonance imaging of the bile ducts and pancreas. The examination enables non-invasive imaging of the bile ducts (intrahepatic and extrahepatic) and pancreatic ducts. It is an especially effective examination because it avoids the use of catheters and contrast agents, thus avoiding the side effects associated with their use.

The examination for blood vessel imaging includes injection of a contrast agent to sharpen the image. Using magnetic resonance, vascular diseases can be easily detected, thus assisting in treatment, with no pain and no need for invasive examination.

This examination enables high-quality and highly accurate diagnosis of breast diseases. The examination encompasses the breast, including the chest wall region, axilla and nipple – regions that are sampled more comprehensively and clearly than by other imaging methods. In many cases, it even helps in avoiding a biopsy. The examination is performed using a magnetic field without radiation, takes about 30 minutes, and does not require any preliminary preparation.

An MRI examination of the body includes the organs of the chest, the upper abdomen, the lower abdomen, and the pelvis. The scan is used, among other things, for focused diagnosis in the following regions: lungs, mediastinum and heart, liver, bile ducts, kidneys, urinary bladder, and more. Most of the examinations require injection of a contrast agent.

The examination samples all the tissues comprising the region being examined, and during the scan, a designated coil (by means of which the scan is performed) is adjusted for the specific joint. The joints examined are: joints of the jaw, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle. In addition to the standard examination, arthrography is sometimes performed, which includes injecting a contrast agent into the joint space. This examination adds a great deal of diagnostic information with regard to specific relevant questions.

MRI examinations intended for the nervous system include two common examinations: scans of the brain and of the spine. A brain scan is an imaging examination of the brain structure and tissues. The examination is carried out in different sections (‘slices’) and weightings in accordance with the area’s anatomy and in consideration of the medical question. The examination includes injection of a contrast agent. The spine is divided into four regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral. During the examination, the spinal cord, spinal canal, vertebrae, intervertebral discs and other parts are sampled in each of these regions. The examination highlights with high precision the variety of soft tissues and components of the spine. Contrast agent is sometimes injected as required.