Magnetic field strength issues in magnetic resonance imaging

Marshall, D
Record ID 31995000008
English, French
Authors' objectives:

To examine MRI issues related to the magnetic field strength; requested by provincial governments.

Authors' results and conclusions: a) There is a divergence of opinion as to the best field strength for the highest patient throughput; b) Costs (all categories) increase with field strength; c) Radiologists believe that MR images produced at higher field strengths are superior; however, it has not been shown that they are diagnostically more accurate or have any impact on patient management; d) There are few studies comparing diagnostic accuracy or impact on outcome of MRI at different strengths. Two studies under way will yield more information.
Authors' methods: Review
Details
Project Status: Completed
URL for project: https://www.ccohta.ca/
Year Published: 1993
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: Canada
MeSH Terms
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Contact
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