Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI or MR) is among the safest and most comfortable medical imaging procedures available. It uses a highly powerful magnet with a sophisticated computer system and radio transmitter to produce accurate, high-resolution, detailed images of the body for diagnosis of a variety of medical conditions.  And, there is no ionizing radiation as there is in conventional x-rays.

At Bethesda MRI & CT our MR machine is a high-field (1.5T) closed system, called the Toshiba Vantage. This MRI machine has been designed with the latest hardware and software technology and designed for patient comfort.   The ultimate result from this combination of technology and comfort is faster and more accurate images.  One unique patient advantage of the Toshiba Vantage is how quiet it is compared to other MRI machines. You can hear the difference in the sound level’s between most MRI machines and ours on our home page. In addition to much lower noise levels, the Vantage also includes other patient comfort features such as an extra wide opening (65 cm) and ultra short tunnel.  This means a less claustrophobic feeling and more comfort for our patients, which results in more precise images for physicians.