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Our clinic offers Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with high-field equipment and state-of-the-art technology, the most advanced in the Algarve region. This new service marks a true paradigm shift in medical diagnosis, putting innovation at the service of your health.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a modern, non-invasive, and painless examination that uses magnetic fields and radiofrequency waves to obtain high-resolution images of the inside of the body. It is essential for the early detection and monitoring of a wide range of conditions, from neurological, abdominal, and pelvic pathologies to joint and spinal injuries.
We take pride in having an excellent medical team, with extensive clinical experience and national recognition, specialized in the different systems and organs of the human body. We apply cutting-edge techniques that ensure the reliability and speed of diagnosis.
Our equipment, with integrated artificial intelligence, allows for faster examinations (starting from just 10 minutes) and excellent image quality, facilitating clinical interpretation and increasing patient comfort. For neurological, joint, musculoskeletal, and abdominal examinations, there is no waiting list, allowing for quick and effective access to the examination.
In our clinic, we combine technology, competence, and humanization to offer you a diagnostic service that meets the highest European and global quality standards.
Lagoacentro now has a mobile number where you can directly schedule your Magnetic Resonance Imaging examination: CALL 965 694 455
Preparation:
Generally, no special preparation is required, except in some special cases. In certain situations, patients may be asked to fast.
Before the examination, you will be asked to remove any objects that may interfere with the machine, such as wallets and coins, jewelry, hearing aids, dental prostheses with metal, keys, watches, credit cards, metallic or magnetized objects.
Please ensure that you do not bring any of these objects into the examination room. To avoid contact of the equipment with zippers, buttons, and metal frames of clothing, you will be asked to wear a gown.
If you have any of the implants or conditions listed below, you may be prevented from undergoing the Magnetic Resonance Imaging examination:
From this list, only the first two cases constitute an absolute contraindication.
To ensure compliance with all these rules, you will be presented with a safety questionnaire at the reception, which you must fill out correctly, if necessary with the assistance of our staff.
Women who suspect they are pregnant should inform the technician or assistant, although this situation does not constitute an absolute contraindication.
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