News and Media: 3T MRI Now in Eugene

MR Imaging Just Reached a Higher Level of Accuracy

11/21/06

3.0 Tesla MRI is now available in Eugene. The advanced imaging capabilities and higher resolution of the Siemens Magnetom Trio provide us with the most complete, detailed pictures of the human body available today.

To you that means:

• Shortest exam time possible
• Most accurate diagnosis with twice the resolution of conventional scanners
• Increased comfort

First Introduction Of Ultra High Resolution MRI Technology To The Patients In Central Oregon Technology provides increased quality, speed, and comfort

Willamette Valley Imaging emphasizes its dedication to quality patient care with the installation of the MAGNETOM Trio 3T System from Siemens Medical Solutions. This system brings Central Oregon an Ultra High Field MRI that provides the best image quality available, shorter examinations, and increased patient comfort.

"We strive to provide our community with a superior imaging center and Siemens' technology facilitates that goal," says Co-Medical Director and Radiologist, J.P. Wensel, MD, PhD. "The 3-Tesla MR system ensures us access to the most advanced diagnostic tools available," explained Dr. Marc Garant, Co-Medical Director and Radiologist. "The advanced capabilities and image quality enhancements of our system, provide Willamette Valley Imaging with more complete and detailed pictures of the entire body."

The Magnetom Trio incorporates a full-sized patient bore which permits the evaluation of every part of the human body on all patients. Our scanner can also evaluate cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal pathology and anatomic and functional aspects of the brain.