Jihlava Hospital is expanding its capabilities in modern diagnostics. A new 3T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner has been delivered to the hospital – currently the only device of its kind in the Vysočina Region. The new scanner will complement the existing MRI unit with a magnetic field strength of 1.5 Tesla.
The new MRI scanner is now being installed and is undergoing trial operation. The device weighs almost 8 tonnes and its installation is a technically demanding process. Once installation and all the necessary tests have been completed, regular operation and patient examinations can begin. Compared with the more common 1.5 Tesla scanners, 3 Tesla technology provides very detailed images of the structures being examined. The new device will therefore expand the diagnostic capabilities of Jihlava Hospital and give doctors another tool for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
"The new 3T MRI scanner is a significant investment in the future of Jihlava Hospital and, above all, in the quality of care for our patients. I am pleased that we have managed to acquire a technology that is unique in the Vysočina Region. Thanks to European Union funding under the National Recovery Plan, we were able to purchase state-of-the-art equipment that will significantly expand our diagnostic capabilities," says Ing. Alexander Filip, Director of Jihlava Hospital. Once the new device is in full operation, Jihlava Hospital will have two MRI scanners – the new 3T unit and the existing 1.5T unit. Doctors will thus be able to use the scanner that best suits the specific needs of each patient for individual examinations.
"Above all, the new 3T MRI scanner will give us greater possibilities for detailed imaging of certain parts of the human body. It will allow us to perform examinations with a high level of detail and obtain high-quality image data, which is important for accurate diagnosis. Another advantage is that we will have both a 3T and a 1.5T MRI scanner, so we can choose the more suitable technology for each examination," explains MUDr. Martina Wollmuthová, Head of the Department of Diagnostic Imaging at Jihlava Hospital.
The new MRI scanner represents an investment of CZK 56,246,850 including VAT. The project is financed with European Union funds under the National Recovery Plan. "It is important to us that, thanks to this investment, we can offer patients in the region modern diagnostic technology right here at Jihlava Hospital. The fact that this is the only 3T MRI scanner in Vysočina also confirms the importance of our department for the whole region," adds Ing. Alexander Filip.
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