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1.   Glendale, Arizona Discount MRI Center...Thunderbird Road, Glendale, Arizona 85306 - HF Discount MRI, Open Discount MRI
2.   Mesa, Arizona Discount MRI Center I...Superstition Springs, Mesa, Arizona 85206 - Open Discount MRI
3.   Paradise Valley, Arizona Discount MRI Center...N. Tatum Blvd., Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253 - HF Discount MRI
4.   Phoenix, Arizona Discount, Arizona MRI Center I...Camelback Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85016 - HF MRI, Open MRI
5.   Phoenix, Arizona Discount MRI, CT Scan Center II...Cofco Center Ct., Phoenix, Arizona 85008 - HF MRI, MRA, CT
6.   Phoenix, Arizona Discount MRI, CT Scan Center III...15th Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85015 - HF MRI, MRA, CT
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10.  Mesa, Arizona Discount MRI Center II...South Country Club Drive, Mesa, Arizona 85210 - HF MRI, MRA
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1.    Elk Grove, California Discount MRI Center....Office Park Circle, Elk Grove, CA 95758
2.    Arcadia, California Discount MRI, CT Scan Center....E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91008
3.    Westminster, California Discount MRI Center...Magnolia Street, Westminster, CA 92683
4.    Santa Ana, California Discount MRI Center...S. Fairview Street, Santa Ana, CA  92704
5.    National City, California Discount MRI, CT Scan Center...Mile of Cars, Santa Ana, CA 92704

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1.    Anaheim, California Discount MRI Center ...W. Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92804
2.    Arcadia, California Discount MRI Center...Huntington Avenue, Arcadia, CA 90022
3.    Bellflower, California Discount MRI Center...E. Artesia Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706
4.    Beverly Hills, California Discount MRI Center...Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212
5.    Bonita, California Discount MRI Center...Otay Lakes Blvd., Bonita, CA 91902
6.    Chico, California Discount MRI, Ct Scan Center...Rio Lindo Street, Chico, CA 95926
7.    Downey, California Discount MRI Center I...East Florence Ave, Downey, CA 90240
8.    Downey, California Discount MRI Center II...Laurel Ave., Downey, CA 90242
9.    El Centro, California Discount MRI Center...Pepper Drive, El Centro, CA 92243
10.  Encino, California Discount MRI Center....Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA 91316
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14.  Garden Grove, California Discount MRI Center II...Brookhurst Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840
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17.  Irvine, California Discount MRI Center II...Laguna Canyon Road, Irvine, CA 92618
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47.  Tustin, California Discount MRI Center...North Tustin Ave.,  Tustin, CA 92705
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Total Price MRI $460
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1.  Florence, Kentucky Discount MRI Center...Houston Road, Florence, Kentucky 41042
2.  Hazard, Kentucky Discount MRI Center...East Main Street, Hazard Kentucky 41701
3.  Lexington, Kentucky Discount MRI Center...Nicholasville Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40503
4.  London, Kentucky Discount MRI Center...West Highway 192 Bypass, London, Kentucky  40741
5.  Pikeville, Kentucky Discount MRI Center...North Mayo Trail, Pikeville, Kentucky  41501

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Total Price Illinois MRI - $460
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Total Price Illinois CT Scan - $280
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1. Elmwood Park, Illinois Discount MRI Center....W. North Ave., Elmwood Park, Illinois 60707
2. Melrose Park, Illinois Discount MRI, CT Scan Center...W. North Ave, Melrose Park, Illinois 60160
3. North Riverside, Illinois Discount MRI Center....Carmak Road, North Riverside, Illinois 60546
4. Darien Discount, Illinois MRI Center....S. Route 83, Darien, Illinois  60561
5. Elmhurst Discount, Illinois MRI Center...N. York Road, Elmhurst, Illinois  60126
6. Berwyn Discount, Illinois MRI Center...South Oak Park Avenue, Berwyn, CA 60402

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Total Price Missouri MRI - $380
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1.  St. Louis, Missouri Discount MRI Center...Hampton Ave, St. Louis, Missouri  63139  - Open MRI
2.  Florissant, Missouri Discount MRI Center....W. Florissant Ave, Florissant, Missouri 63033 - Open MRI

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Total Price Nevada MRI- $380
Total Price Nevada MRI- with contrast $480
Total Price Nevada CT Scan $270
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1. Las Vegas, Nevada Discount MRI, CT Scan Center...Shadow Lane, Las Vegas, Nevada 89106 - HF MRI, CT
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Total Price New Jersey MRI- $380
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1.  Perth Amboy, New Jersey Discount MRI Center....New Brunswick Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ  08861

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Total Price New York MRI- $560
Total Price New York MRI- with contrast $635
Total Price New York CT Scan $350
Total Price New York CT Scan $450 with contrast

1. Lockport, New York Discount MRI Center...Professional Parkway South, Lockport, New York 14094 - HF MRI
2. Tonawanda, New York Discount MRI, CT Scan Center...Sheridan Drive, Tonawanda, New York 14150 - CT Scan
3. Williamsville, New York Discount MRI, CT Scan Center....Youngs Road, Williamsville, New York 14221 - HF MRI, CT Scan
4. Bronx, New York Discount MRI ($460) CT Scan Center...Williamsburg Road, Bronx, NY  10461
5. Brooklyn, New York Discount MRI Center...Norstrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229

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Total Price Ohio MRI- $560
Total Price Ohio MRI with contrast $635
Total Price Ohio CT Scan $350
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Total Price Pennsylvania MRI- $560
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Total Price Tennessee MRI - $460
Total Price Tennessee MRI - with contrast $510
Total Price Tennessee CT Scan $270
Total Price Tennessee CT Scan $370 with contrast

1.  Hilton Head, South Carolina Discount MRI, CT Scan Center...Pametto Parkway, Hilton Head, South Carolina 29926

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Total Price Tennessee MRI - $460
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1. Chattanooga, Tennessee Discount MRI, CT Scan Center...McCallaie Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37404 - HF MRI, Open MRI, MRA, CT
2. Murfreesboro, Tennessee Discount MRI, CT Scan Center....N. Highland Ave, Tennessee 37130 - Open MRI, CT

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Total Price Texas MRI - $380-$460
Total Price Texas MRI - with contrast $480-$510
Total Price Texas CT Scan - $270
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1. Fort Worth, Texas Discount MRI, CT Scan Center...8th Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76104 - HF MRI
2. Dallas, Texas Discount MRI, CT Scan Center....Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75252 - HF MRI
3. Dallas, Texas Discount MRI, CT Scan Center...N. Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75243 - HF MRI
4. El Paso, Texas Discount MRI Center I...Ben Crenshaw Drive, El Paso, Texas 79935 - Open MRI 
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Total Price Virginia MRI- $560
Total Price Virginia MRI- with contrast $635
Total Price Virginia CT Scan - $350
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1. Arlington, Virginia Discount MRI Center....South Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22206 - HF MRI, MRA
2. Fairfax, Virginia Discount MRI, CT Scan Center...Main Street, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 - HF MRI, MRA, CT Scan, U/S, X-Ray
3. Woodbridge, Virginia Discount MRI Center....Opitz Blvd,, Woodbridge, Virginia 22191 - HF MRI, MRA

Bone is better imaged by conventional x-rays in some cases and CT Scans are preferred for patients with severe bleeding. A MRI may not always distinguish between tumor tissue and edema fluid and does not detect calcium when this is present within a tumor. In most cases the examination is safe for patients with metal implants, with the exception of a few types of implants, so patients should inform the technician of an implant prior to the test. The examination must be used cautiously in early pregnancy. MRI typically costs more than CT scanning.

How does the MRI procedure work?

MRI is a unique imaging method because, unlike the usual radiographs (x-rays) or even Computed Tomography (CT) scanning, it does not rely on radiation. Instead radiofrequency waves are directed at protons, the nuclei of hydrogen atoms, in a strong magnetic field. The protons are first "excited" and then "relaxed," emitting radio signals that can be computer-processed to form an image. In the body, protons are most abundant in the hydrogen atoms of water—the "H" of H₂O—so that an MR image shows differences in the water content and distribution in various body tissues. Even different types of tissue within the same organ, such as the gray and white matter of the brain, can easily be distinguished. Typically an MRI examination consists of two to six imaging sequences, each lasting two to 15 minutes. Each sequence has its own degree of contrast and shows a cross-section of the body in one of several planes (right to left, front to back, upper to lower).

For more MRI information see radiologyinfo.org...http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=bodymr

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To schedule an MRI, email or fax your doctor's or chiropractor's referral (prescription) to (888) 310-4972

Medical Discounts International is proud to offer low cost magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) discounts for people with no health insurance or high deductibles. Our contract facilities use the latest, state-of-the-art Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Systems. With the latest NextWave technologies, our system can image in any orthogonal or oblique plane (including single and double axis obliques), using a wide variety of pulse sequences. Therefore, we are able to offer complete whole-body imaging including neurologic, musculoskeletal, and abdominal/pelvic evaluations.

The benefits of affordable MRIs are extended to more patients, particularly geriatric, pediatric, and trauma cases using the latest excite technology. Patients are able to feel they can breathe freely – and breathe easier with shorter exams.  Simply put, your study will be performed much more quickly and the quality will be unsurpassed. For you, an exam which may take 45-60 minutes on an older MRI will now take only 20 minutes. For your doctor, the improved quality of the images would provide a powerful aid in his diagnostic abilities and delivery of care

Our MRI system is designed with patient comfort in mind. It has a patient friendly Wide Open enclosure set and dual-flared short bore integrated Body Module. With this design, patient feels much more at-eased and relaxed. In fact, for most exams except for studies involving your head or neck, you are only partially placed into the bore and can actually see everything around you. In-bore ventilation system, two-way intercom system and hand-held call button also aid in your comfort.  With a state-of-the-art imaging scanning system, a friendly staff, and well-trained, board-certified radiologists dedicated to your care, we are confident that your MRI study with Medical Discounts International's MRI Diagnostic Centers will be a very enjoyable, pleasant experience.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Information

For your magnetic resonance imaging exam, the technologist will position you on a table that will slide into the scanner.  With the newest technology it takes only a few minutes, and unlike the older technology it is open.  A magnetic resonance imaging technologist will maintain constant communication with you throughout the exam. The resulting images will be reviewed and interpreted by a radiologist and a report will be sent to your doctor.

Because of the magnetic field, you will be asked to wear metal-free clothing.  You also will be asked to remove any metallic objects, such as jewelry, watches and hair clips.  Inform your technologist of prior surgeries or metal implants, such as pacemakers or aneurysm clips.

Difference between CT's, X-rays and MRI's...Unlike x-rays and CT's, MRI's do not use radiation.  Instead, magnetic resonance creates high-quality images through the combination of a strong magnetic field and radio waves.  MRI's can detect certain diseases much earlier than other medical imaging techniques, making it the diagnostic tool of choice for many physicians.

Body parts the MRI can evaluate...Physicians use the MRI scanner to examine one part of the body at a time.  The scanner can take pictures of the head, neck, back abdomen, pelvis, shoulder, elbow, knee, blood vessels and more.

Preparations...People having IV sedation or contrast (dye) should not eat for several hours prior to the test. Talk to the center to get specific instructions.

Risks...MRI's are considered safe.  There are no known health risks associated with the magnetic field or the radio waves used by the machine nor should there be any side effects.

Pregnant or breastfeeding...MRI's are not recommended for pregnant women unless it is medically indicated.  If you are breastfeeding and have contrast as part of your exam, please suspend nursing for 24 hours after the exam.

Noisy...Scanners work with strong metallic fields, which builds up energy.  The energy is released as loud knocking sounds.

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CT Scan total price start at $270 

Medical Discounts International specializes in helping Americans pay much lower pre-contracted rates on MRIs, CT Scans, and many other expensive medical, dental, prescription drug and surgical procedures.  People who use one our state-of-the-art MRI and CT Scan imaging facilities will immediately qualify to receive our lower pre-contracted rates.

Why are CAT scans performed?

CAT scans are performed to analyze the internal structures of various parts of the body. This includes the head, where traumatic injuries, (such as blood clots or skull fractures), tumors, and infections can be identified. In the spine, the bony structure of the vertebrae can be accurately defined, as can the anatomy of the intervertebral discs and spinal cord. In fact, CAT scan methods can be used to accurately measure the density of bone in evaluating osteoporosis..

Occasionally, contrast material (an x-ray dye) is placed into the spinal fluid to further enhance the scan and the various structural relationships of the spine, the spinal cord, and its nerves. CAT scans are also used in the chest to identify tumors, cysts, or infections that may be suspected on a chest x-ray. CAT scans of the abdomen are extremely helpful in defining body organ anatomy, including visualizing the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, aorta, kidneys, uterus, and ovaries. CAT scans in this area are used to verify the presence or absence of tumors, infection, abnormal anatomy, or changes of the body from trauma.

The technique is painless and can provide extremely accurate images of body structures in addition to guiding the radiologist in performing certain procedures, such as biopsies of suspected cancers, removal of internal body fluids for various tests, and the draining of abscesses which are deep in the body. Many of these procedures are minimally invasive and have markedly decreased the need to perform surgery to accomplish the same goal.

Are there risks in obtaining a CAT scan?

A CAT scan is a very low-risk procedure. The most common problem is an adverse reaction to intravenous contrast material. Intravenous contrast is usually an iodine-based liquid given in the vein, which makes many organs and structures, such as the kidneys and blood vessels much more visible on the CAT scan. There may be resulting itching, a rash, hives, or a feeling of warmth throughout the body. These are usually self-limiting reactions and go away rather quickly.

Toxicity to the kidneys which can result in kidney failure is an extremely rare complication of the intravenous contrast used in CAT scans. Diabetics, dehydrated individuals, or patients who already have impaired kidney function are most prone to this reaction. Newer intravenous contrast agents have been developed, such as Isovue, which have nearly eliminated this complication.

The amount of radiation a person receives during a CAT scan is minimal. In men and non-pregnant women, it has not been shown to produce any adverse effects. If a woman is pregnant, there may be a potential risk to the fetus, especially in the first trimester of the pregnancy. If a woman is pregnant, she should inform her doctor of her condition and discuss other potential methods of testing, such as an ultrasound, which are not harmful to the fetus.

How does a patient prepare for CAT scanning, and how is it performed?

In preparation for a CAT scan, patients are often asked to avoid food, especially when contrast material is to be used. Contrast material may be injected intravenously, or administered by mouth or by an enema in order to increase the distinction between various organs or areas of the body. Therefore, fluids and food may be restricted for several hours prior to the examination. If the patient has a history of allergy to contrast material (such as iodine), the requesting physician and radiology staff should be notified. All metallic materials and certain clothing around the body are removed because they can interfere with the clarity of the images.

Patients are placed on a movable table, and the table is slipped into the center of a large donut-shaped machine which takes the x-ray images around the body. The actual procedure can take from a half an hour to an hour and a half. If specific tests, biopsies, or intervention are performed by the radiologist during CAT scanning, additional time and monitoring may be required. It is important during the CAT scan procedure that the patient minimize any body movement by remaining as still and quiet as is possible. This significantly increases the clarity of the x-ray images. The CAT scan technologist tells the patient when to breathe or hold his/her breath during scans of the chest and abdomen. If any problems are experienced during the CAT scan, the technologist should be informed immediately. The technologist directly watches the patient through an observation window during the procedure and there is an intercom system in the room for added patient safety.

CAT scans have vastly improved the ability of doctors to diagnose many diseases earlier in their course and with much less risk than previous methods. Further refinements in CAT scan technology continue to evolve which promise even better picture quality and patient safety. Newer CAT scans called "spiral" or "helical" CAT scans can provide more rapid and accurate visualization of internal organs. For example, many trauma centers are using these scans to more rapidly diagnose internal injuries after serious body trauma.

CAT Scan At A Glance

• CAT scanning adds x-ray images with the aid of a computer to generate cross-sectional views of anatomy.
• CAT scanning can identify normal and abnormal structures and be used to guide procedures.
• CAT scanning is painless.
• Iodine-containing contrast material is sometimes used in CAT scanning. Patients with a history of allergy to iodine or contrast materials should notify their physicians and radiology staff.

For more information on CT Scans, see radiologyinfo.org...

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State-of-the-Art Computerized Tomography (CT) Scans information, services and cash discounts. Affordable CT scans are available for people living and/or willing to come to Southern California for the test.  Cash discount CT Scans are now available in a beautiful, new, state of the art facility with the latest in CT Scan technology.  Board certified radiologists will interpret the results.

Multiple low-dose x-rays are taken in sequence by a rotating x-ray tube.  All you need to do is lie still on a table for approx. 5-20 minutes.  The table top will move you through an opening shaped like a big donut which houses the x-ray tube and set of detectors.  Images are acquired by detectors that pick up the x-ray that passes through your body.  The computer processes this information to form an image that the radiologist will review and interpret.  Some CT studies require a contrast agent to enhance the pictures that are taken of your body.  You will receive special instructions if your exam requires you to consume an oral contrast agent (barium sulphate) in advance.

CT Scans: Bringing Forth a New Era in Cardiovascular Scanning

Light Speed Ultra’s exceptional speed, thin slices and variable speed scanning provide the foundation and flexibility you need for advanced CT applications. It's the ideal CT system for every application -- from pediatric, trauma and chest/abdomen/pelvis exams, to angiography, cardiac, vascular and stroke assessment. Light Speed Ultra scans:  The heart in less than a breath hold - The entire body in just 26 seconds  A 500mm Chest/Abdomen/Pelvis with thin slices in 16 seconds

Faster exams mean patients spend less time on the table. Thinner slices deliver exceptional image quality, that minimizes rescans and maximizes diagnostic confidence. At nearly the same tube load, Light Speed Ultra scans with twice the speed, twice the coverage or one-half the slice thickness of the traditional four- slice CT.

The bottom line is Better Patient Care

Light Speed Ultra gives you the power to complete virtually any scan with no tube cooling delays or waiting times. Maximize throughput by performing faster exams and scheduling even long studies back to back. The speed of Light Speed Ultra is the perfect productivity complement to Light Speed’s productivity features  Offers a full range of pediatric protocols based upon a child’s size and weight to tailor the dose or treatment to the size of the patient. CardIQ Analysis automatically isolates the heart (removes surrounding structures), and creates a three-dimensional view. It includes protocols, optimized for the visualization different structures including Coronary Arteries, Calcified plaque, Heart Chambers, Bypass grafts and Stents

Advanced Vessel Analysis provides the tools to perform quick, flexible and accurate quantitative analysis of vascular anatomy. It provides maximum, minimum and mean intra-luminal diameter measurements and cross-sectional areas of true orthogonal sections of the aortoiliac systems at selected anatomical points. CT bypass graft imaging provides a rapid, low risk non-invasive angiographic method to assess that status of bypass grafts. As a non-invasive study, Coronary CTA does not present the inherent patient risk associated with invasive diagnostic cardiac catheterization while it does provide essential clinical information for management of post-surgical patients.

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How does the MRI procedure work?

MRI is a unique imaging method because, unlike the usual radiographs (x-rays) or even Computed Tomography (CT) scanning, it does not rely on radiation. Instead radiofrequency waves are directed at protons, the nuclei of hydrogen atoms, in a strong magnetic field. The protons are first "excited" and then "relaxed," emitting radio signals that can be computer-processed to form an image. In the body, protons are most abundant in the hydrogen atoms of water—the "H" of H₂O—so that an MR image shows differences in the water content and distribution in various body tissues. Even different types of tissue within the same organ, such as the gray and white matter of the brain, can easily be distinguished. Typically an MRI examination consists of two to six imaging sequences, each lasting two to 15 minutes. Each sequence has its own degree of contrast and shows a cross-section of the body in one of several planes (right to left, front to back, upper to lower).

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