The Advanced MRI Imaging Department of Metropolitan Hospital is equipped with Greece’s first 4th-generation 3 Tesla Skyra Magnetom Siemens MRI scanner, featuring top-tier technical specifications and advanced software. The scanner is outfitted with multi-channel coil technology, ensuring high imaging precision and speed. Specifically, it offers an unprecedented number of channels for Greece:
- Head and neck imaging: 64 channels
- Abdominal imaging: 60 channels
- Breast imaging: 18 channels The increased number of channels enables the production of high-quality images while reducing examination time by up to 40%.
In addition, the wide bore opening (70 cm) offers enhanced comfort for the patient during the scan.