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nice friend:
Hi Sahil ,

Edited :

--- Quote --- Does FerriScan measure iron in the liver or in the heart?
FerriScan measures iron concentration in the liver only.

How is FerriScan different from T2*?
Both methods use an MRI machine to gain images of the organ but the technique then applied to those images differ between
FerriScan’s R2 method and the T2* method.
How is FerriScan different from SQUID?
SQUID is a small device which is capable of measuring very small changes in magnetic flux. SQUID machines are extremely expensive
and the equipment is very limited (only 4 exist in the entire world). SQUID machines also require a dedicated technician to operate
them. FerriScan on the other hand is a regulated technique to measure iron concentration non-invasively. FerriScan can be used on
any validated MRI machine in the world and by any radiographer.
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Note : i have edited  complete post ...

Best Regards
Take Care
Umair

Sharmin:
Hi Sahil,

Good to hear from you, it has been a while. 

Please see the following site for FAQs on Ferriscan

http://www.resonancehealth.com/resonance/FAQ

My understanding is that Ferriscan is used to measure LIC (liver iron concentration using MRI technology). 
The T2* uses MRI technology to measure iron levels in the heart, (myocardial iron deposition) while also measuring heart function in terms of ejection fraction and other measurements. 

I think that the Ferriscan and the SQUID test can replace on another (I am not sure!), but the T2* in its focus on the heart cannot be substituted by the SQUID or Ferriscan. 

I hope this answers your question. 

Sharmin

nice friend:
The test for LIC ( live iron concentration ) is Called  R2* and the test measure's the Heart iron is called T2* .. if i m not wrong ...


--- Quote ---With T2*, a bigger score means there is LESS iron in your
heart. With R2, a bigger score means there is MORE iron in
your liver.
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Edited : And Ferriscan is to perform R2* test  ( LIC ) ... And SQUID is to perform T2* test ( test for Heart Iron  )....

Take care
Umair

Sharmin:
I find this website to be quite informative:

http://content.resonancehealth.com/000384.pdf

nice friend:
Hi Sahil ,
in India there is only one Hospital have the facility of Ferriscan ... Sharmin  is right Ferriscan is only for LIC ( Liver Iron Concentration ) Test .... its not for T2* ..  here is the adress oof the center where there is this facility available ...


--- Quote ---1 centre(s) found in Asia, India.

Dr Jankharia's Imaging Centre
Bhaveshwar Vihar 383, S.V.P. Road
Mumbai
Maharashtra 400 004 Asia
Phone: +91 22 66173333 Fax: +91 22 23829595
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Umair

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