MRI 3.0 Tesla Magnetom Lumina machine

Company Siemens

Origin Germany

Overview

Since its establishment, Thien Nhan has aimed to bring the most advanced medical techniques closer to the people of Da Nang and Central Vietnam. Therefore, from the very beginning, Thien Nhan selected top-tier medical equipment to keep pace with global medical development. The 3.0 Tesla MRI system at Thien Nhan Da Nang is a testament to Thien Nhan Hospital’s pioneering step in technology.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a technique that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images inside the body. It is currently one of the most modern techniques for detecting tumors, metastases, inflammation, and other pathological tissue changes at an early stage.

MRI Scanning at Thien Nhan Hospital

Head and Neck MRI

Scanning of the brain, neck region, blood vessels, cervical spine, temporomandibular joint, and ear-throat area. High image quality, low artifact noise.

Advanced applications for Brain MRI:

Perfusion MRI
Functional MRI
Inner Ear MRI
Spectroscopy MRI – Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI)

Spine MRI

Ultra-high resolution imaging of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine
Reduces artifacts caused by metallic implants

Advanced Applications:

Automatic whole-spine curvature reconstruction
Nerve plexus imaging

Musculoskeletal MRI

Specialized 18-channel H3 coil, the most modern in Central Vietnam
Imaging of the smallest parts to the largest joints with the highest image quality
3D knee joint imaging, reducing artifacts caused by metallic implants

Vascular MRI

36-channel peripheral and full lower extremity vascular coil
High accuracy
Fast, clear imaging of intracranial/extracranial, visceral, and peripheral vessels for accurate diagnosis of vascular stenosis, occlusion, and malformations without contrast medium

Abdominal MRI

Reduces respiratory motion artifacts, displaying lesions with high resolution
Reduces noise and ensures signal intensity homogeneity for accurate diagnostic efficiency
Contrast injection: Automatic injector, CareBolus software precisely controls post-injection timing, creating dynamic ce-MRA images for 3D visualization over time
Quantification of liver iron concentration (Advanced)

Cardiac MRI

Breath-hold and free-breathing control to enhance contrast between structures and vessels
Dynamic imaging allows high-resolution cardiac valve assessment
High-quality tissue characterization
High-resolution stress and rest cardiac protocols
Excellent assessment of myocardial diseases, valvular heart disease, etc.
Pre-surgical evaluation for congenital heart diseases

Breast MRI

High-resolution 2D and 3D sequences
Sequences for silicone implant evaluation, including perinipple reconstruction software
Tumor Spectroscopy MRI
Most accurate assessment of breast lesions with the highest resolution

Whole-Body MRI

Screening for tumors and other diseases from head to toe: brain, neck region, spine, liver, biliary system, pancreas, uterus/adnexa, prostate, etc.

Screening and TNM staging assessment

Assessment of local invasion and distant metastasis, comparable to PET/CT imaging
Helps doctors establish appropriate treatment protocols
Easy periodic follow-up after chemotherapy and radiation therapy

Functions of the Siemens 3.0 Tesla Lumina MRI System

High image quality ensures accurate diagnosis using BioMatrix and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.
Whole-body MRI provides fast, accurate early cancer screening.
Crucial role and high accuracy in diagnosing acute stroke and cerebral vascular abnormalities, often without contrast medium.
Accurate, high-quality diagnosis of musculoskeletal diseases, fully meeting orthopedic requirements.
Delivers high value in assessing neurological/spinal injuries, and diseases of the cardiovascular system, pediatrics, breast, prostate, gynecology/obstetrics, and hepatobiliary system.

Advantages of the Siemens 3.0 Tesla Lumina MRI System at Thien Nhan Hospital

The 3.0 Tesla Lumina MRI system at Thien Nhan Da Nang is crucial for accurate screening and diagnosis of serious diseases like cancer, acute stroke, and vascular abnormalities (e.g., aneurysms, AVMs). It also forms the basis for doctors to determine effective treatment methods for patients. Whole-body MRI on this system offers superior diagnostic advantages.

Advantages of Whole-Body MRI vs. PET/CT:

Whole-body MRI has sensitivity equivalent or superior to PET/CT in certain cancers, detecting more lesions.
MRI provides anatomical detail as clear as PET/CT, screens for tumors without X-ray exposure, and MRI images can indicate whether a tumor is benign or malignant.
Whole-body MRI is absolutely safe for the patient, can be performed periodically, and can image blood vessels without the need for contrast injection.
Fast and uncomplicated scanning time.
Significantly lower cost compared to PET/CT.