Access to Your Records Faster!

Did you know that your doctor can request your records right from our website? They can also log in to get your reports and images! Our imaging gets to your doctor faster for less of a wait time! At Capital Imaging, it's Your Body-Your Health-Your Choice! We thank you for choosing us!

Our Espree High Field Open MRI

At Capital Imaging, we pride ourselves on cutting edge technology. That's why we always recommend our 1.5 Tesla, Open MRI to patients in need. Our MRI is the only one in the Capital District capable of keeping you comfortable and always ready to accommodate our larger patients.

70 cm inner diameter (largest in the industry) + 125 cm depth + 1.5 Tesla strength = a combination never before seen in magnetic resonance imaging. It combines Open bore technology with Tim (total matrix) technology - the only one in the area with the convenience of an outpatient setting.

You have a choice when you choose your imaging provider, we thank you for choosing CIA. At Capital Imaging, it's your body, your health, your choice!

CIA Has Taken the Image Wisely Pledge!

Capital Imaging is proud to say that we have taken the pledge for radiation safety in adult medical imaging and are a part of their program! Image Wisely, The American College of Radiology and the Radiological Society of North America formed the Joint Task Force on Adult Radiation Protection to address concerns about the surge of public exposure to ionizing radiation from medical imaging. The Joint Task Force collaborated with the American Association of Physicists in Medicine and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists to create the Image Wisely campaign with the objective of lowering the amount of radiation used in medically necessary imaging studies and eliminating unnecessary procedures.

Image Wisely offers resources and information to radiologists, medical physicists, other imaging practitioners, and patients. Has your imaging provider taken the pledge? Learn more today! At Capital Imaging, it's Your Body-Your Health-Your Choice!

Cardiac MRI Movie

The human body is a work of art and this Cardiac MRI Movie shows just that! If you have ever wondered what images of your heart in motion look like, take a look.



To view more MRI movies take a look at YouTube and see how many works of art you can find!

MRI Questions

CIA has had quite a few questions about MRI since our new billboards went up. Questions like,

What is MRI?

Is there any radiation concerns with MRI?

How safe is MRI for me and my family?

In light of these and many other questions, we thought we would post a little about MRI and a link to Wikipedia for more information.

What does MRI do?

MRI provides good contrast between the different soft tissues of the body, which make it especially useful in imaging the brain, muscles, theheart, and cancers compared with other medical imaging techniques such as computed tomography (CT) or X-rays. Unlike CT scans or traditional X-rays, MRI uses no ionizing radiation.

Learn more about MRI:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_resonance_imaging

At Capital Imaging, we offer 1.5 tesla Open MRI...The best images and the fastest scans!

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Open MRI for Everyone!

At Capital Imaging, we believe in Open MRI for everyone! Our 1.5 Tesla Open MRI is the strongest, most powerful Open MRI available! What that means for you is the BEST images and the FASTEST scans. So you get in, you get out and get on with your day!

You do have a choice when it comes to your imaging needs and we thank you for choosing Capital Imaging Associates! At Capital Imaging, it's Your Body-Your Health-Your Choice!

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Celebrity MRI LOL!

This just in...Celebrity MRI of Homer Simpson proves he has a brain, LOL!

What is a High Field Open MRI?

Q: What is a High Field Open MRI and is it better than other Opens?

A: All MRI machines use a strong magnetic field. Simply put... the stronger the magnetic field the better the pictures and the faster the exam time. Currently, all Open MRI machines use a magnetic field of 1 Tesla or less, most often much less. Capital Imaging Associates' ESPREE(TM) Open MRI uses a 1.5 Tesla magnetic field, it has a larger opening than any other Open MRI unit and is capable of imaging patients up to 550 lbs. Unique to the industry, this MRI unit also allows us to perform high quality Breast MRI in an open machine, a major Technological advancement in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

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We Can Accommodate!

Capital Imaging CAN accommodate claustrophobic & overweight patients.

• Our 1.5 Tesla Open MRI has 3X the power of other open MRI systems
• Short length & spacious opening can comfortably accommodate patients up to 550lbs
• Most exams completed in 15 minutes
• Saturday appointments are available

At Capital Imaging Associates, we care for you! It's Your Body-Your Health-Your choice!
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MRI Q and A with Capital Imaging

Welcome to the first installment of MRI Q and A With Capital Imaging. In this series, you will receive information on the sort of questions that we and our technicians have to ask patients before they have an MRI. We hope that this information is useful to you and might alleviate any stress you may feel before experiencing an MRI of your own.

MRI Q and A with Capital Imaging:

We have 2 types of contraindications one is absolute contraindication which the patient can never have MRI other are contraindications in which further information is needed about the patients condition when these questions have been answered the patient may proceed with an MRI.

1. Does the patient have a cardiac pacemaker:

If the patient has a cardiac pacemaker they may not have an MRI.

For that matter, if the patient has known serous metal, meaning metal that is attracted to magnet in their body either on purpose or an accident, the patient may not have an MRI.


2. Does the patient have tattoos of any kind?

We also ask patients if they have tattoos. The reason for this is that many tattoo inks, especially in inks that were used some time ago, may have metal filings in the ink that may act adversely in the magnetic field. There have been reports that some tattoos, after being exposed to the magnetic field, have become raised and reddened. It has also been reported that usually the color red as more susceptible to this type of reaction. So be sure to be sure to let your technician know about any tattoos you may have before receiving an MRI.

We hope this first installment of MRI Q and A has been helpful to you. Have an MRI question that you would like answered? Contact us today! Capital Imaging....Your Body-Your Health-Your Choice!

Capital Imaging and You!

Capital Imaging can be found on the web in all kinds of places and we are eager to connect with you! Have questions? Want to know more about X-rays or MRI's? Wanting to keep up to date on all our happenings and goings on? Just search for Capital Imaging on the web and connect with us today! You can find us on the big outlets at:

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We look forward to connecting with you today! Wishing you a warm afternoon! Be safe out there in the snow! Capital Imaging, Your Body-Your Health-Your Choice!

How the MRI Works

Capital Imaging supported consulted on the exhibit in the Schenectady museum.

Florida woman sees Virgin Mary in her MRI scan...thoughts?

Join The Great American Smokeout!

It's November 18th and that means that The Great American Smokeout is here! Please join us in this event for your health and the health of others. It's Your Body-Your Health-Your Choice!

Learn more about The Great American Smokeout

NBA Player gets MRI on Knee

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love had an MRI on his swollen right knee on Tuesday. Learn more http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100929/ap_on_sp_bk_ne/bkn_timberwolves_love

Got a sport's injury? Capital Imaging will meet all of your imaging needs and our warm customer service will put you at ease. Since 1985 CIA has been serving the Capital District of Upstate NY with the latest and most cutting edge equipment and techniques in the industry.

Capital Imaging...Your Body-Your Health-Your Choice!

Have you Wordled?

Wordle anyone? This was a fun little project! Wishing you all a wonderful Monday afternoon!

Protecting Your Bones Is Vital!

No matter how old you are, you should protect your bones by eating well, exercising, and avoiding cigarettes. Learn more with Decade by Decade Guide to Protecting Your Bones.

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/a-decade-by-decade-guide-to-protecting-your-bones-2389826/

And remember, at Capital Imaging....It's Your Body-Your Health-Your Choice!

It's YOUR Choice!

You as a patient have the right to choose your physician. You have the same right to choose your medical imaging provider.We thank you for choosing Capital Imaging Associates.

Capital Imaging...Your Body-Your Health-Your Choice!

New Commercial,"The Most Important Pictures of Your Life!"

Our New TV spot ...We want to thank the always incredible Jodi and Danie of Ecco Salon for doing hair and make-up. Our stunning model Chelsea and our amazing photographer Genine Gullickson of Genine A. Gullickson Photography.

In Need of Imaging Services?

Are you in need of imaging services? Did you know that you have a choice when it comes to your imaging needs? Since 1985, Capital Imaging has been on the cutting edge of imaging technology and patient care here in the Capital District. We have also been instrumental in setting the standard for quality diagnostic imaging and continue to bring the latest technological advances to our referring physicians and their patients. Get a full list of our imaging services and make an informed choice today.

Capital Imaging....Your Body-Your Health-Your Choice!