How to prepare for your examination
- Contact your physician’s office and have any
previous mammograms sent to ADI prior to your exam.
- If you’re claustrophobic, ask your physician
to write a prescription for sedating medication. You may take pain medication
if needed.
- Contact ADI if you have a pacemaker or any
non-removable metallic implants.
- You may bring CD’s to listen to while being
scanned. You may also listen to CD’s from ADI’s collection.
What to expect during your scan
- Expect to be at ADI for about 45 minutes to one
hour.
- You’ll need to change into a gown.
- An I.V. will be started containing contrast which
is used to help detect breast cancer in the case of dense breasts, implants,
malignant lymph nodes, or scarring after treatment for breast cancer, or
diagnosis of auspicious breast lesion in order to avoid biopsy.
- You will lie on your stomach with your arms over
your head while you’re being scanned.
- You’ll hear a few loud noises while
you’re being scanned. They’re caused by the interaction of the
magnetic fields in the scanner and are not a cause for concern.
- The results of your exam will be sent to your
physician a few days after your scan.
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What is a Breast MRIMRI – or Magnetic
Resonance Imaging–is one of your doctor’s most advanced, most
accurate medical diagnostic tools. MRI is also the safest diagnostic imaging
technique for the detection of breast cancer.
MRI uses a magnet,
low-intensity radio waves, and advanced computer software to create detailed
images of the tissues inside your body. MRI enables your doctor to see inside
your body with precision, from any angle required, providing a great deal of
information quickly and economically.
Why ADIAdvanced Diagnostic Imaging is currently
the only facility in the Cedar Valley with the equipment and professional
experience to perform breast MRI examinations. Our technologists have over 60
years of combined experience in MRI examinations. Our technologists are
certified by the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists.
ADI’s staff will always provide you with personal,
courteous, and compassionate care. We’ll thoroughly explain your exam and
take the time to make sure all your questions are answered completely before we
begin your exam.
Your comfort and need for respect and privacy will
always come first at ADI. We make every effort to provide a relaxing, positive
atmosphere for your examination. You’ll find our convenient parking,
comfortable waiting area, and luxuriously appointed scanning suites offer a
pleasant and stress-free experience.
ADI accepts all major health
insurance policies including John Deere!
ADI is conveniently located
just minutes from Highway 20, off San Marnan Drive next to Lincoln Savings Bank
in Waterloo.
All images are read and interpreted by local board
certified and fellowship-trained radiologists.
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