Recent content by SuperNova55

I called Canon a few times and they were zero help. They said “they were not allowed to disclose locations”. I found the location of the MRI in CT from my research efforts alone.

The staff was fine. I believe on this thread or a similar MRI thread, it was stated that the engineer sets up the scan sequences on the MRI machine before it is put into use. Then the operator just runs the preset sequence. If anyone has added input on this, please share. Scans/sequences for...

Yes, I wore Mack-type silicone earplugs, plus the MRI/hospital supplied NRR 30 earmuffs.

I see Theophylline for asthma treatment is not on most ototoxic medication lists, but it is on a few lists for causing tinnitus. Is there a consensus on whether Theophylline can cause or worsen tinnitus or hearing loss? Ironically, Singulair (Montelukast) is not on any ototoxic medication...

Hello Darktale. Your posts have been very helpful and is part of the reason why I went forward with the MRI. So a big thank you. Greg S was also helpful. While I wouldn’t call the Canon 1.5T a quiet MRI, I would call it a “quieter” MRI. The last time I had an MRI on a Siemens 1.5T, it was...

Can someone tell me if a Canon Vantage Orian 1.5T with hardware Pianissimo (as all units have this hardware tech) is quiet enough to not be a concern relative to aggravating tinnitus? Note this unit does NOT have the software Pianissimo Zen Quiet Sequence option. Does 67 dB for a knee MRI...

I still encourage anyone in the future who comes across a Canon/Toshiba Vantage series MRI in New England to post here. I may be missing my window for an MRI, but it’s just a matter of time before I and others will need a quiet MRI in the future.

‘The problem with the Siemens Aera is that it is only a software solution to be a bit quieter (vs a hardware solution). Make no mistake it is just slightly quieter, and not enough for me to risk it. In quiet mode the scan quality comes down a bit and the scan length gets much longer, which is...

My edit has disappeared for some reason, so adding this. I thought CT scans were dead quiet, No? Also curious how you predicted my prior CT scan was a shoulder region. Is it because the shoulder is closer to the torso, which means it can more reactive systemically or does the injectable meds...

As far as I remember, CT scans are dead quiet, no? I will keep touch and let you know how the CT scan goes.

Unfortunately no luck with the link. All appear to be of the typical loud MRI machine variety.

Thank you! I live about 45 minutes from Boston. The prior reaction to the ionidated contrast dye was an Arthro CT on my shoulder. This time the Arthro CT would be on my knee. The test on my shoulder was in the 90s, and I have heard the dye’s molecular composition has changed a bit. Now they are...

Does anyone have any experience with the Philips Panorama Open MRI? https://mifimaging.com/2018/05/23/open-mri-what-you-need-to-know/ https://mvhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Lawrence-General-Hospital.pdf

When I call Toshiba Medical, so I can get a New England regional office, I get Canon Medical. This makes sense since the Toshiba MRI division was sold to Canon. I have made numerous inquiries with all other MRI options, including GE Quiet Scan and Siemens Aura with Quiet Suite. They are too...

These Canons are useless to most, as they are being hid by Canon for some ludicrous reason. So cold and disappointing.