MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

MRI is the most accurate examination for observing the brain. It helps the doctor understand the cause of unusual headaches, memory problems, dizziness or seizures, and check the condition of brain tissue.

In cases of persistent back or neck pain, or pain radiating down an arm or a leg, MRI shows the discs, nerves and spinal cord to identify what is compressing or irritating these structures.

After a sprain, a sports injury or long-lasting joint pain, MRI finely visualizes the menisci, ligaments and cartilage of the knee, shoulder or other joints, where X-rays only show the bones.

When a cancer is diagnosed, MRI helps determine the size of the lesion and check whether other areas are affected. It is also used to monitor the effectiveness of treatments over time.

MRI allows detailed study of the liver and bile ducts, for example to characterize an abnormality found on ultrasound or to look for a stone in the bile ducts, without any radiation.

For the organs of the pelvis, MRI provides very precise images. It is requested to investigate pelvic pain, a fibroid, a cyst, or for an assessment of the prostate or rectum.

This technique visualizes the arteries and veins without any intervention. It is useful for checking proper blood circulation and looking for a narrowing or dilation of a vessel.

Cardiac MRI studies the heart muscle in detail: it assesses its contraction, its blood supply and the condition of the tissue after a cardiac event, helping the cardiologist choose the most appropriate treatment.