Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a computerized method of
viewing the body in a three-dimensional image to detect a wide
variety of abnormalities. A strong magnetic field is used to
obtain images of soft tissues and bones. Magnetic resonance
imaging provides more details than computed tomography or
regular radiography. Magnetic resonance imaging is painless and
does not use radiation. In some cases a contrast agent (dye) is
injected into the patient's bloodstream to improve the
visibility of certain structures. Specialized magnetic resonance
techniques used at Barrow include cardiovascular magnetic
resonance imaging, diffusion imaging, functional magnetic
resonance imaging, magnetic resonance image guidance, peripheral
vascular magnetic resonance imaging, magnetic resonance
spectroscopy, and magnetic resonance angiography. Magnetic
resonance image of a normal brain. Most patients tolerate
magnetic resonance imaging very well, but there are a few
limitations. For instance, some individuals with implanted de