There are so many things that can hold us back from achieving optimal health. Some are things are within our control and some simply put, are not. For people who suffer from something as debilitating as claustrophobia, the thought of being confined to a small space for any amount of time may be unthinkable.
An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a non-invasive way for your physician to exam your organs, tissues and skeletal system. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed pictures of the body’s internal organs, joints, glands, bones and even soft tissue.
The experienced health professionals at Oregon Advanced Imaging understand that people with claustrophobia may feel panicked when confined in a small space. Symptoms that someone with claustrophobia may experience includes: sweating, shaking or heart palpitations.
According to ClinicalTrials.gov, between 1% and 15% of all patients scheduled for MRI imaging suffer from claustrophobia and cannot be imaged, or they require sedation to complete the scan. Thus it can be estimated that worldwide approximately 2,000,000 MR procedures cannot be performed or are prematurely terminated due to claustrophobia.
The Panorama MRI from Oregon Advanced Imaging offers one of the widest and most open scanners available. Making it particularly beneficial for people who suffer from claustrophobia.
MRI’s are an important part of the diagnostic process. Surgery can sometimes be deferred or more accurately directed after knowing the results of an MRI. Oregon Advanced Imaging gives patients in Southern Oregon access to this advanced and important technology.
Source – Staff writer: LMK; Oregonhealthnews.org