Open MRI [Printable Version]

Hitachi Altaire .7 Tesla High Field Open MRI system

Thank you for visiting the Silicon Valley MRI & CT Open MRI Web Site. Our goals as a professional imaging center are to produce high-quality MRI imaging for professional diagnosis and to make our patient examinations as relaxing and comfortable as possible.

With the Hitachi Altaire open MRI system, we will be able to successfully meet our goals of
accommodating both the physician and the patient. The Open-air design of the Altaire has a truly open patient-friendly design. This design helps relieve discomforts associated with most MRI exams. The following is a list of situations that have traditionally resulted in an incomplete exam in closed MRI scanners. Silicon Valley MRI & CT Open MRI Hitachi Altaire system is successful at supporting these patients:

Claustrophobia
A remarkable new permanent magnet technology is used in the place of common "tunnel type" super conductive design. Our open, spacious magnet is designed to provide the highest degree of patient comfort without sacrificing image quality.

Physically Challenged
The open-air characteristics of the Hitachi Altaire, the spacious examination room, and the convenient "drive-up to the door" access make it fast and easy to accommodate elderly or physically challenged patients.

Large and Oversize
With one of the largest openings currently available in the MRI industry, patients who could not have been imaged with other systems can now be evaluated. Weights of to 500 lbs. are easily accommodated.

Our professional technologists are used to helping patients who feel apprehensive. Almost all of our patients say that their MRI exam was much easier than they expected. This is just one of the many reasons patients prefer Silicon Valley MRI & CT.