The ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital radiology department recently installed an update to their current magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine.

This noninvasive medical imaging machine is used to produce incredibly detailed images of scanned patients, including muscles, blood vessels, bones, and organs. The addition of the breast coil takes the enhanced imaging to a higher level for women who have dense breast tissue or breast implants.

The Siemens breast coil is specially designed and dedicated to imaging of breasts due to the unique shape. The coil increases the signal-to-noise used by the MRI machine and overall resolution of the images taken. Patients are able to have both breasts imaging taken simultaneously in 2D and 3D imaging.

“This is a great benefit to our community and patients. With this better image quality available locally, our patients do not have to drive to other locations to receive the best possible care,” said Jeremy French, director of radiology and women’s health center at ProMedica Charles and Virgina Hickman Hospital. “It furthers our commitment to breast health, earlier detection of cancers and overall women’s health in the community.”

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