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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MRIs are so commonplace now that we often forget how absolutely miraculous they are. Just imagine, a non-invasive imaging technique that uses magnetic fields 500 times more powerful than that of Earth to deliver unique views of the human body without the danger of ionizing radiation.
Evolution Imaging utilizes the new Siemans 1.5T MAGNETOM Aera system. The Aera offers a more spacious exam for people up to 550 lb/250 kg. Its larger bore space (70 cm.) can help reduce anxiety and its speed means faster exams, resulting in a more comfortable and efficient experience for you.
In addition, the detailed images it provides to your doctors can enhance clinical confidence — giving you one of the highest quality MRI exams available today.
Most patients who undergo an MRI scan experience some level of anxiety. As a result, some move so much that there is interference with image quality. Worse, the patient may not be able to finish the test as ordered. This can result in barriers to obtaining a comprehensive diagnosis and often leads to increased costs and health risks.
Evolution helps reduce anxiety by turning the MRI, or Luxury Imaging Experience, into a comfortable, fast and entertaining experience that will exceed your expectations. We have created a relaxing atmosphere with calming design elements—a comfort zone for patients. Enhanced noise reduction and technology-assisted relaxation techniques while inside the spacious exam area helps reduce anxiety and fear. Evolution strives to deliver fast and fluid scans with maximum image clarity and minimum patient discomfort.
The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Parameters and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs are assessed.
MRI has been part of routine medical practice for years. The big tubes produce fascinating images. But how exactly does it work?
We do not. That said, our closed scanner is newer, faster, and provides far superior image quality compared to an open concept. It also has a 70 cm bore space which is much larger than some of the older machines and the total length of the scanner is about half in distance. This creates a far more spacious environment for a patient and allows for more breathing room and head space.
An MRI uses magnetic energy in order to help produce the incredibly detailed images. The higher in strength the Tesla COMBINED with an environment that does NOT allow for artifact to obstruct views is the trick to getting outstanding quality images. We at Evolution Imaging pride ourselves on the quality of our images and we highly encourage you to come and take a look at our scanner before you decide to spend your money on a scan at an open facility that may not produce quite the results your doctor is looking for. It could save you a LOT of money and unnecessary time in a scanner in the long run
On top of the aforementioned points, consider that an open MRI is only open on the sides. The top of the bore is flat and still very close to your face. In our larger bore that is shorter in length, we have found that patients who have had both an Open and our Closed MRI, much prefer our overall experience combined with a shorter overall scan time.
We are currently in network with the following providers:
BCBS
Healthchoice and we are a Healthchoice Select Provider
United Healthcare
Kempton Group
Prime Injury
MVA
Department of Labor
Sedgwick/Orchid
We also take Care Credit. Healthcare Financing and Medical Credit Card | CareCredit
Healthcare Highways
Webb TPA
Zero
If you are on a high deductible plan that you have not met much or any of that deductible, consider looking at the cash rates Pricing | Evolution Imaging (evolution-imaging.com) We could save you a considerable amount of money in comparison to a hospital-based facility. Our scan prices are about a third of what they would be if you chose to go to a hospital.
If you have any insurance policy that is not previously mentioned, please call our office at 405-652-0445 and we can list some available options.
All times listed are an average of non-contrast scans and are patient dependent (contrast tends to add about 10-15 minutes on to each scan)
Knee ~ 14 minutes
Shoulder ~ 14 minutes
Lumbar Spine ~ 15 minutes
Cervical Spine ~ 18 minutes
Foot/Ankle ~ 14 minutes
Brain ~ 20 Minutes
It is our goal to keep our patients comfortable at all times. Please try and AVOID wearing the following items to your appointment:
Piercings near the site of the body part being scanned
Metal on clothing including zippers
Jewelry and watches
Electronic Devices and Credit Cards will be deactivated by the machine and will not be allowed in the MRI suite
Lulu Lemon and Under Armour as it has been found that those items have small amounts of metal embedded in the fabric
There are lockers and a changing room available onsite for you to keep your personal belongings and should you need to change clothes before or after your scan
We also offer paper shorts and/or a gown to borrow if you do not have the proper clothing to wear during your MRI
You will be wearing ear plugs and headphones over your ears that will be playing your music of choice
You will be offered a warm blanket and a pillow for your head (extra pillows are available to put under arms/knees/back for better comfort)
You will be holding onto a squeeze ball that will immediately alert the MRI technologist in the event of an emergency
Our MRI technologist will talk to you through a speaker periodically checking on you throughout the process and keeping you informed of remaining time
Unfortunately, here at Evolution Imaging we do not have the capability of scanning pacemakers.
Yes, if you have an order for an MRI and you have a Spinal cord stimulator, please give us a call 405-652-0445, so we can go over logistics for your scan.
MRIs are very sensitive to motion so the child will have to lay very still for the exam to be diagnostic. Please give us a call first so that we can screen your child to see if he/she is a good candidate for our facility.
No, with MRI’s there is no radiation exposure.
If you are experiencing any COVID-19 related symptoms or have been exposed to the virus in the past 10 days, give us a call and we can easily reschedule your appointment to a later date. Masks are available on request but are not required. We comply with any current CDC guidelines.
We use Dotarem
Yes, below are the different types of contrast:
Group 1 (Agents associated with the greatest number of NSF cases) Omniscan, Magnevist, OptiMark
Group 2 (Agents associated with few, if any, unconfounded cases of NSF) Multihance, Gadavist, Dotarem, Prohance
Group 3 (Agents for which data remains limited regarding NSF risk, but for which few, if any unconfounded cases of NSF have been reported)
Any time you introduce a foreign substance to your system there is a risk, but we use Group 2 contrast for increased patient safety
