Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Unit
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Unit at JDWNRH is the first and only MRI facility in the country, established on July 3rd, 2006. This unit is dedicated to providing high-quality imaging services, operating for routine MRI cases from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on weekdays and from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturdays.
Services Offered
MRI Scans
The unit offers both non-contrast and contrast-enhanced MRI studies. The following exams are available:
- Brain
- Orbit or Sinuses
- Pituitary
- Neck
- Spine
- Brachial Plexus
- Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)
- Pelvis
- Extremities
MRI Angiography
- Brain
- Carotid Artery
- Thoracic Aorta
- Abdominal Aorta
- Renal Artery
- Femoral Artery
Appointment Information
All MRI appointments must be scheduled through the MRI Unit. Patients requiring IV contrast for their scans will need specific preparations as advised by the unit staff.
Contraindications
MRI is contraindicated for patients with the following conditions:
- Cardiac Pacemaker
- Cardiac Valve Prosthesis
- Metallic Foreign Bodies
- Aneurysm Clips
- Vascular Stents
JDWNR Hospital
- JDWNR Hospital, Thimphu: Bhutan
- Post Box # 128
- +975-322496/322497/325244
- +975-2-325384
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