MRI News

Diabetes News: November 2011

Janet Hope Sherman, MD, MA        

MRI •MRA •MRV Radiologist

Magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, uses radio waves and a strong magnet, to take pictures of the body, without radiation. Dr. Janet Hope Sherman completed her radiology residency and MRI fellowship at New England Deaconess Hospital, Beth Israel Hospital, and Harvard Medical School. Magnetic resonance angiography, MRA, without contrast, can be performed safely, regardless of kidney function. Assessing arterial blockages guides treatment and intervention.

Patient tailored MRI, MRA and MRV (MRI of the veins), allow optimal imaging of a broad range of anatomy. Vascular MRI, with and/or without contrast, including non-contrast MRI of lower extremity and abdominal arteries is safe, and uses no radiation.  Assessing arterial blockages (stenosis and occlusion) and creating a road map of each patient’s vessels, guides preventative care, treatment and intervention, helping to prevent stroke and amputations. This is vital for patients with arterial disease, including atherosclerosis, and essential for diabetic patients.

The MRI Centers of New England are a network of outpatient imaging facilities, with the best MRI equipment and specialty radiologists.  Dr. Janet Hope Sherman is available at their Woburn, Haverhill, Peabody and East Longmeadow offices. The MRI Centers of New England and Dr. Sherman look forward to providing services to doctors and patients as well as hospitals. Dr. Sherman is delighted to accept new patients.

   Normal thigh arteries                              Normal calf arteries    

                   Diabetic patient, diseased calf and foot arteries

Magnetic Resonance Angiography without contrast identifies diseased arteries, to guide treatment and intervention, and targets (arteries that are not blocked), to help prevent amputation.