Procedure of Cardiac MRI Test: Complete Patient Guide

Overview

Unlike echocardiography which may be limited by body habits or poor acoustic windows, Cardiac MRI provides consistently high quality images regardless of patient anatomy. Cardiac MRI also plays an important role in evaluating heart muscle damage after heart attack, measuring heart function, detecting the myocardial fibrosis scar tissue, assessing blood flow and planning the surgical or interventional procedures.

What is the Procedure of Cardiac MRI?

The Procedure of Cardiac MRI as follows?

• Changing into a hospital gown if required
• Placement of ECG electrocardiogram leads for heart rhythm monitoring
• Positioning the patient comfortably on the MRI examination table
• Placement of a dedicated cardiac imaging coil
• Administration of intravenous contrast material if clinically indicated
• Movement of the patient into the MRI scanner
• Performance of breath-hold imaging sequences when instructed
• Acquisition of multiple MRI sequences in different planes
• Monitoring throughout the examination
• Assessment of image quality
• Interpretation by a radiologist or cardiac imaging specialist
• Preparation of the final imaging report

What are the Limitations of Cardiac MRI?

 The Limitations of Cardiac MRI as follows:

• The examination takes longer than many other cardiac imaging tests.
• Patients with certain implanted medical devices may not be eligible for the MRI.
• The contrast agents may not be suitable for all patients, especially those with severe kidney disease.
• Breath-holding is required during some parts of the examination.
• Availability may be limited in some healthcare facilities.
• Emergency evaluation may be better performed with other imaging techniques.
• Results should always be interpreted together with clinical findings, ECG, echocardiography, and other cardiac investigations.

Where to go for Cardiac MRI in Delhi?

Patients can visit the website of Ganesh Diagnostic for cardiac MRI in Delhi or can call on +91-9212125996 or +91-9810183948 to book a test online. Patients can also get counseling for the same before going for the test.

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Final Words

Because the Cardiac MRI does not use ionizing radiation it is considered a safe imaging option for many of the patients and valuable for the diagnosing cardiomyopathies congenital heart diseases myocarditis pericardial disorders and heart muscle damage following a heart attack. MRI cardiac uses magnetic radiations for the detection of heart abnormalities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

Which diagnostic centre is near me for a cardiac MRI test?

Ganesh Paramedical centre is near me for Cardiac MRI test procedure.

What is the cost of an MRI cardiac in Delhi?

The cost of MRI cardiac in Delhi may range from INR 9000 to INR 20000.

Can I book the cardiac MRI on call in Delhi?

Yes, you can call on +91-9212125996 or +91-9810183948 to book the cardiac MRI test.

Are there any side effects of cardiac MRI tests?

There are usually no side effects but patients should be alert about any implants before going for the test.