Heart muscle, scarring, inflammation, pumping.
General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Heart muscle, scarring, inflammation, pumping. What it shows: Heart muscle, scarring, inflammation, pumping. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Heart muscle, scarring, inflammation, pumping.
Cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, after heart attack.
Remove all metal. Tell staff about pacemakers, implants, metal fragments, kidney disease or pregnancy. Ear protection is given; tell staff if you are claustrophobic.
No ionising radiation (magnetic field and radio waves). Safe in pregnancy (MRI: discuss in the first trimester; avoid gadolinium contrast unless essential).
45 to 90 minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
Uses your location once to list the nearest facilities. Nothing is stored.
Why is Cardiac MRI done?
Cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, after heart attack.
How do I prepare for Cardiac MRI?
Remove all metal. Tell staff about pacemakers, implants, metal fragments, kidney disease or pregnancy. Ear protection is given; tell staff if you are claustrophobic.
Is Cardiac MRI safe in pregnancy?
No ionising radiation (magnetic field and radio waves). Safe in pregnancy (MRI: discuss in the first trimester; avoid gadolinium contrast unless essential).
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