An increasing number of patient treatment guidelines for thalassaemia, sickle cell disease, myelodysplastic syndrome and haemochromatosis recommend using MRI to quantitatively measure liver iron concentration. Please note that a reference to R2 MRI is referring to FerriScan. The following are excerpts from treatment guidelines – click on the title to view the full document. UK …
Iron overload is increasingly recognised as a possible complication in cancer survivors who received multiple blood transfusions as part of their cancer therapy. Iron overload can result from treatments for both blood and solid tumours and can persist for years after cancer treatment. Excess iron is deposited in tissues of the body, potentially causing tissue …
Canada FerriScan is reimbursed in all Canadian provinces as an 'Out-of-Country Medical Service'. The treating clinician must forward an application for each patient to the province's Ministry of Health (MOH) for approval. Once approved, the MOH will grant a timeframe for the patient to have their FerriScan and/or Cardiac T2*. To help with the application …
FerriScan – the Non-invasive Liver Iron Test FerriScan is a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based technology for the non-invasive measurement of liver iron concentration. The test is designed to assist in the diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with iron loading disorders (commonly referred to as "iron overload" conditions). Perth patient, John Falconer, who was diagnosed …
FerriScan is being used by clinicians in over 30 countries worldwide to aid their diagnosis, management and monitoring of iron overload. FerriScan is a solution with proven value in improving the health outcomes of patients suffering from diseases such as thalassaemia, sickle cell disease, haemochromatosis and myelodysplastic syndrome. Frequently Asked Questions FerriScan FAQ for Clinicians …
Following an easy setup process, Resonance Health provides a range of clinical image analysis services of MRI scans via a unique quality assured service delivery model: FerriScan® – the global gold standard for the measurement of liver iron concentration (LIC) Cardiac T2* – assessment of cardiac iron (FerriScan add-on) HepaFat-Scan® – measurement of volumetric liver fat fraction (VLFF) …
What is iron overload? Iron overload is the accumulation of excess iron in the body. People who receive multiple blood transfusions in the course of treatment for certain diseases are at particular risk of iron overload as the body has no natural mechanism for excreting iron. One unit of transfused red cells delivers approximately 250mg …
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