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The new coil comes with its own MRI table, meaning that patients can be positioned outside the scan room. After preparation by the technologist, the table is simply wheeled into the scan room.

Providence Imaging Center has recently installed the Sentinelle Vanguard^® breast MRI coil system, showing our continued commitment to leadership in the field of breast MRI.

The Sentinelle Vanguard high performance breast coil system optimizes image quality and access for positioning and intervention. Its award winning design also improves workflow and provides superior patient comfort. Sentinelle's suite of advanced technologies for MRI and intervention creates an integrated, flexible, and dedicated system, improving patient health care. Our systems feature:

• Unique Variable Coil Geometry^TM to improve image quality
• Fully adjustable coils that fit any size or shape breast
• Full medial and lateral breast access for improved positioning and biopsy capabilities
• State-of-the-art ergonomic design with the option of positioning the patient's arms at the side or above the head
• Comfortable padding and adjustable cushions for increased patient comfort

The images above are from a recent breast MRI patient that detail a cancerous lesion in the left breast. The graph to the right is called a washin/washout curve. When it spikes rapidly, this generally indicates cancer. 

Lyle Downing, MRI supervisor, is already seeing the benefits of the new technology in terms of the women we have been able to help. "We recently scanned a patient from out of town who previously could not be accomodated in our MRI unit.  The new table is much more comfortable, and is designed to slide into the magnet with more clearance. Her height (5 feet, six inches) and weight (close to 300 lbs.) would normally prohibit her from getting this important imaging test," shares Lyle.

Our patients are liking the new table/coil configuration. The coil is visible to the right of the patient (above). She simply lies face down, with her arms either to her side or above her head. The upgrade includes a new software package and workstation that allows the radiologist to analyze any suspicous areas in detail. 

Dr. Denise Farleigh, PIC's medical director and director of breast imaging, echoes this sentiment: "Not only are our patients more comfortable, but image quality is also improved. Should a biopsy be required, access to the area in question is much easier. We are extremely pleased with this upgrade, and the improved ability to scan a new segment of the patient population--those who were previously too large for the equipment."

Providence Imaging Center's team is committed to providing the best in patient care. For more information on the Sentinelle Breast MRI solution, visit sentinellemedical.com.