Cardiac MRI in Pune | Dr. Kartik Bhosale Cardiac MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves, and a computer to produce detailed pictures of the structures within and around the heart.
Why do I need a cardiac MRI? Your doctor may recommend a cardiac MRI for you to: 1. Detect any heart abnormalities 2. Determine if you have heart disease 3. Identify damage to your heart from a previous heart attack 4. Diagnose problems with the heart muscle 5. Diagnose tumors or birth defects
What happens during an cardiac MRI of the heart? Generally, an cardiac MRI follows this process: 1. Remove any clothing jewelry, eyeglasses, hearing aids, hairpins, removable dental work, or other objects that may interfere with the MRI. 2. If you are asked to remove clothing, you will be given a gown to wear. 3. If you are to have a MRI done with contrast, you will have an intravenous (IV) line in the hand or arm to inject the contrast dye. 4. You will lie on a scan table that slides into a large circular opening of the scanning machine. You will lie down for 30 to 60 minutes. 5. It’s important to remain very still during the test. Any movement could affect the quality of the scan. 6. You may be told to hold your breath, or to not breathe, for a few seconds. You will then be told when you can breathe. 7. You will be given earplugs or a headset to wear to help block out the noise from the scanner. You may be able to listen to music.