The decision to purchase a new MRI system is based on several factors. The cost of the purchase and installation are a particularly important factor in such a decision. However, a new MRI system with innovative technology offers unique features and the opportunity to develop into new markets. The use of new technology can lead to improved patient comfort, better image quality and an increase in the number of examinations. The articles on this page share experience with different upgrades.
MAGNETOM Sola Fit
MAGNETOM Vida Fit
New Clinical Possibilities and Increased Productivity after Upgrading from MAGNETOM Aera to MAGNETOM Sola Fit
Philip Chappel; ZNA Jan Palfijn Hospital, Merksem, Belgium
First Impressions of MAGNETOM Vida Fit in Lucerne, Switzerland
Justus E. Roos, et al., Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, Switzerland
MAGNETOM Avantofit
Celebrating 20 Years of MAGNETOM Avanto
Euan Stokes
(Siemens Healthineers, Erlangen, Germany)
4-dimensional phase contrast imaging in congenital heart disease: How we do it
Timothy C. Slesnick, M.D., et al., Emory University School of Medicine, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, GA, USA
Long-term Experience with MR Upgrades
Christos Loupatatzis, Christoforos Stoupis, MRI AG Spital Maennedorf, Switzerland
Cardiac MRI: Image Quality Improvement and Examination Time Shortening After MAGNETOM Avantofit Upgrade
Enrico Armando, M.D. et al., Radiology Department, Ospedale Cardinal Massaia, Asti, Italy
MAGNETOM Avantofit / MAGNETOM Skyrafit
The fit Experience in Canada
Nancy Talbot, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
The Skyrafit Experience in Basel
Thomas Egelhof, Georg Katz, Merian Iselin Spital, Basel Switzerland
MAGNETOM Avantofit / MAGNETOM Prismafit
fit-Upgrade: A Success Story
Stephan Zangos; Thomas J. Vogl, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
MAGNETOM Prismafit
Advanced Multi-parametric Neuroimaging in Pediatric Neurology
Steffi Dreha-Kulaczewski, et al., University Medical Center, Göttingen, Germany
A Within-subject Comparison of Common Neuroimaging Protocols on MAGNETOM Prismafit and MAGNETOM Trio Scanners
Ross W. Mair; Stephanie McMains, Center for Brain Science, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
MAGNETOM Trio Upgrade to Prismafit Better Imaging Technique Combined with Higher Throughput in Clinical Practice
Stephan Zangos; Thomas J. Vogl, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt/Main, Germany