Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) harnesses powerful magnetic and radio frequencies to produce detailed images of organs and tissues inside the body, which are then used as tools for diagnosing and monitoring various medical conditions.
Our MRI services now include the SIGNA™ Hero 3.0 Tesla (3.0T) MRI scanner, equipped with intelligent solutions for faster, more precise scans. With a wide 70cm bore and flexible coils, our scanners prioritise comfort and provide a better experience for larger individuals or for those who are claustrophobic.
We provide a wide range of MRI services for various specialities – cardiac, brain and spine, prostrate, liver elastography, nerve, breast, musculoskeletal, body, pelvic and ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) imaging.
Different examinations have specific preparation requirements. Please check with your doctor/ nurse if you are unsure.
When your appointment is due, you will be led to the examination room by the radiographer.
The collection of results will depend on your doctor’s request. The result will either be collected by you where you will bring it back to your doctor for further consultation or it will be dispatched to your doctor who will then schedule an appointment to discuss the findings with you.
Yes, getting an MRI scan in Singapore is definitely very safe. Unlike CT scans, this diagnostic imaging method does not involve any radiation exposure. There are also no known side effects relating to MRI scans.
However, due to the strong magnetic field exposure, patients with devices such as pacemakers and/or other implants cannot get an MRI scan done.
MRI scans can typically last between 30 minutes and two hours.
The patient is required to lie still while the machine takes a series of pictures. Each series normally takes about 15 minutes to complete.
Though you will need to remain still, you will be able to communicate with the technician at various intervals. You are free to ask questions and answer any questions addressed to you.
No. You will not feel any pain at all during the MRI scan. Having said that, you may experience some slight discomfort due to the fact that you must remain motionless for a period of time.
If you are prone to claustrophobia, make sure you tell your referring physician ahead of time. At Asiamedic, we have a wide bore MRI which is wider than the normal MRI machine & you will feel that there is some space between you & the machine as compared to the normal machine. So it will help in minimizing the feeling of claustrophobia during the scan.
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