Investigation
Cardiac MRI
Non invasive imaging of the heart without radiation exposure.
Overview
In certain cases when structural problems with the heart are suspected, a Cardiac MRI scan may be useful. Cardiac MRI uses magnetic resonance and a special dye to produce detailed imaged of the heart. The pictures produced are very useful to help decide for example, the size of holes in the heart, whether a cardiomyopathy exists, or the extent of any damage to the heart muscle.
Having an MRI
This involves lying flat on your back and passing into a large circular magnet. It does not use X-rays, and a special dye needs to be injected via a small needle in the back of your hand. You may need to hold your breath, and the procedure can be a little claustrophobic.
What Happens after
Once the images have been processed and the specialist has formed the report your cardiologist will tell you the result to you along with any recommendations for treatment.
How LCC Helps
To find out more about the various cardiac investigations we offer at LCC. We have access to the best MRI scanners in London. fill in the form below to get a quick callback: