At University Diagnostic Institute (UDI), we have two high field strength (1.5 Tesla) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scanners, one ultra-high field 3,o Tesla MRI scanner, and an Open MRI that allow us to perform specialized exams tailored to our patients' individualized needs.

Florida�s Wide Open MRI

• The Wide Open MRI here in Florida is designed to assist patients who find the traditional MRI Scan too confining. Our Wide Open MRI in Florida is open on all four sides and accommodates patients who are large-framed or claustrophobic
• With the open MRI design, the patient lies comfortably on the scanning table and goes into the imaging area from the side instead of head first to provide a better experience for the apprehensive patient
• In the event a patient still feels nervous or apprehensive about the scan, the open MRI design allows family members to sit close to patients during their exam
• There is generally no preparation for the Open MRI exam and most procedures are completed within 30 to 60 minutes

High-Field Open MRI in Florida

Due to cutting-edge technology, our three high field strength MRI scanners (two at 1.5 Tesla and one at 3.0 Tesla) produce superior image quality, increased resolution, and shorter exam times. This specialized technology includes:

• Functional Imaging
  To depict functional activation of eloquent neuroanatomical regions of the brain during tasks such as hand movement or speech
• Perfusion MRI
  Imaging directed at obtaining information regarding blood perfusion of the brain; useful for stroke and brain tumor imaging tasks
• Diffusion Imaging
  Performed as part of every MRI scan of the brain, these rapidly aquired images are crucial for early dignosis of stroke and other disorders
• Siezure Imaging
  Specialized MRI sequences performed on the 3.0 Tesla magnet provide exquisite neuroanatomical information for detection of brain areas responsible for siezure production
• Memory Disorder Imaging
  Unique MRI sequences developed at UDI to help diagnose causes of memory loss or dementias
• FLAIR Imaging
  Assists in the diagnosis of neurological conditions, including multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and stroke
• Multi-Voxel Spectroscopy
  Demonstrates metabolites and enzymes in the brain
• TMJ Imaging
  Specialized imaging to examine jaw and joint abnormalities
• MR Angiography (MRA) Imaging
  "3D" images of the blood vessels in the head, neck, body and extremities including the Circle of Willis, carotids, renal arteries, aortic arch, iliac vessels, and run-offs
• MR Arthrogram Imaging
  Intra-articular enhancement to increase visualization of joint spaces in the shoulder, hip, elbow, and wrist
• Superior Joint Imaging
  For the knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, wrist and hips
• MR Cholangiopancreatography
  Non-invasive technique for imaging the biliary system and pancreatic duct