Cardiac MRI in Hamilton
blood vessels
using a non-invasive magnetic field. A cardiac MRI does not use any form of radiation. A cardiac MRI is normally ordered when someone is experiencing heart problems. The test will provide detailed 2D and 3D pictures of the
heart structure
as well as show how well blood flows through the heart and major blood vessels. A
radiologist
or
MRI technologist
will usually perform the test. A
cardiologist
will use the test results to diagnose cardiac conditions such as
coronary heart disease
, problems with the heart valves,
pericarditis
(inflammation of the tissue surrounding the heart muscle),
cardiac tumours
, narrowed or blocked arteries and damage from heart attacks. Due to the magnet used, patients with
metal implants
, screws or
pacemakers
are unable to have a cardiac MRI. A
cardiac CT
scan may be performed instead.
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