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Choosing Between CT or MRI for Your
Veterinary Patients
By: Vikki Harmonay www.atlantisworldwide.com
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During the past decade, veterinary medicinelike human medicinehas embraced advanced imaging
techniques for their patients. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT)
provide unique access inside the body of small animals and horses, making it easier to diagnosis and
treat them. But when is CT right for your patients? And when it MRI a better choice?
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When To Use Veterinary CT
CT scans are best to use for bones, lungs and complex 3D structures. These can include bones fractures
and luxations, sinus, ear and nasal passage evaluations, lung pathology for metastasis or pneumonia
and detecting calcifications in soft tissues. For rapidly imaging a large area of the body while a patient
is just sedated, CT is the best choice, especially for imaging the entire abdomen or thorax.
Bones and Joint Issues: CT is ideal for diagnosing fractures, joint abnormalities and bone tumors.
Because it provides high-resolution images of dense structures, its excellent for assessing bone detail.
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Abdominal and Thoracic Scans: Veterinarians can use CT for imaging abdominal organs and lungs. It
can identify pulmonary nodules, evaluate trauma and assess a chest for lesions or masses.
Rapid Imaging: As a rule, CT scans are faster than MRI, which can help in emergency situations when
time is critical, or if an animal needs sedation. For example, its great for checking broken bones after
an accident or assessing lung issues.
3D Reconstructions: These are very useful for planning surgeries, as you get 3D views of a skeletal
system or other structures, aiding in visualization and precision.
Cost: CT scans generally cost lower than MRI.
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When To Use Veterinary MRI
MRI Scans or Magnetic Resonance Imaging is best for soft tissues, neurological disorders and detailed
tissue contrast. These include cartilage or meniscal injuries, muscle and ligament injuries, soft tissue
tumors or abnormalities within the chest or abdomen that require high contrast or epilepsy or disc
herniation. MRI can also reveal the impact an issue has on surrounding tissue, which can provide a
clear direction for a treatment plan.
Muscle, Ligament and Tendon Injuries: MRI is the preferred modality for evaluating ligament, muscle
and tendon injuries because it excels at soft tissue imaging.
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Neurological Disorders: When it comes to brain and spinal cord imaging, MRI is indeed the gold
standard. Its best for conditions like brain tumors, intervertebral disc disease and other issues with
the central nervous system.
Soft Tissue Contrast: Because superior soft tissue contrast is provided by MRI, its ideal for evaluating
muscle injuries, soft tissue tumors and joint issues.
Longer Scan Time: Because MRI scans take longer, it can require heavier sedation or anesthesia.
However, MRI delivers highly detail images that can detect minute changes in soft tissue.
Cost: MRI general costs more than CT Scans.
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Whats Best For Your Practice?
Not sure what the right imaging device is for your veterinary practice? Talk to the experts at Atlantis
Worldwide. Were here to provide guidance, answer questions and share insights with you. With more
than 31 years of experience in helping practices with their medical imaging equipment, wed love to
assist you.
Contact Us Today!
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  • 1. Choosing Between CT or MRI for Your Veterinary Patients By: Vikki Harmonay www.atlantisworldwide.com
  • 2. www.atlantisworldwide.com During the past decade, veterinary medicinelike human medicinehas embraced advanced imaging techniques for their patients. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) provide unique access inside the body of small animals and horses, making it easier to diagnosis and treat them. But when is CT right for your patients? And when it MRI a better choice?
  • 3. www.atlantisworldwide.com When To Use Veterinary CT CT scans are best to use for bones, lungs and complex 3D structures. These can include bones fractures and luxations, sinus, ear and nasal passage evaluations, lung pathology for metastasis or pneumonia and detecting calcifications in soft tissues. For rapidly imaging a large area of the body while a patient is just sedated, CT is the best choice, especially for imaging the entire abdomen or thorax. Bones and Joint Issues: CT is ideal for diagnosing fractures, joint abnormalities and bone tumors. Because it provides high-resolution images of dense structures, its excellent for assessing bone detail.
  • 4. www.atlantisworldwide.com Abdominal and Thoracic Scans: Veterinarians can use CT for imaging abdominal organs and lungs. It can identify pulmonary nodules, evaluate trauma and assess a chest for lesions or masses. Rapid Imaging: As a rule, CT scans are faster than MRI, which can help in emergency situations when time is critical, or if an animal needs sedation. For example, its great for checking broken bones after an accident or assessing lung issues. 3D Reconstructions: These are very useful for planning surgeries, as you get 3D views of a skeletal system or other structures, aiding in visualization and precision. Cost: CT scans generally cost lower than MRI.
  • 5. www.atlantisworldwide.com When To Use Veterinary MRI MRI Scans or Magnetic Resonance Imaging is best for soft tissues, neurological disorders and detailed tissue contrast. These include cartilage or meniscal injuries, muscle and ligament injuries, soft tissue tumors or abnormalities within the chest or abdomen that require high contrast or epilepsy or disc herniation. MRI can also reveal the impact an issue has on surrounding tissue, which can provide a clear direction for a treatment plan. Muscle, Ligament and Tendon Injuries: MRI is the preferred modality for evaluating ligament, muscle and tendon injuries because it excels at soft tissue imaging.
  • 6. www.atlantisworldwide.com Neurological Disorders: When it comes to brain and spinal cord imaging, MRI is indeed the gold standard. Its best for conditions like brain tumors, intervertebral disc disease and other issues with the central nervous system. Soft Tissue Contrast: Because superior soft tissue contrast is provided by MRI, its ideal for evaluating muscle injuries, soft tissue tumors and joint issues. Longer Scan Time: Because MRI scans take longer, it can require heavier sedation or anesthesia. However, MRI delivers highly detail images that can detect minute changes in soft tissue. Cost: MRI general costs more than CT Scans.
  • 7. www.atlantisworldwide.com Whats Best For Your Practice? Not sure what the right imaging device is for your veterinary practice? Talk to the experts at Atlantis Worldwide. Were here to provide guidance, answer questions and share insights with you. With more than 31 years of experience in helping practices with their medical imaging equipment, wed love to assist you. Contact Us Today!
  • 9. Contact Us 60 East 42nd Street, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10165 Phone: 1-212-366-9100 Toll Free: 1-800-533-3356 Fax: 646-762-6562 info@atlantisworldwide.com https://www.atlantisworldwide.com https://info.atlantisworldwide.com/blog