CARDIAC MRI SCAN LONDON | (CMR)
Price: (£1,750 – £2,580)
Duration: 45-60 Minutes
(Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
All Heart Tests in One Day
State-of-the-Art Diagnostics
Wide-Range Of Cardiac Expertise
WHAT IS A CARDIAC MRI SCAN?
A Cardiac MRI is a non-invasive scan that captures high-resolution images of the heart chambers, valves, and muscles using strong magnetic and radio waves. This advanced imaging technique is used to check the anatomy of your heart, its functional ability, and general condition with greater accuracy. Your cardiologist often requests this scan to diagnose various heart conditions, including Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Artery Disease, and congenital issues, for thorough heart health insights.
HOW IS MRI OF THE HEART PERFORMED?
During a cardiac MRI, you will be asked to lie flat on a bed that slides into a tunnel-shaped, open-ended MRI scanner. The scan uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce high-resolution images of the heart and typically takes around 45–60 minutes. At certain points, you may be asked to hold your breath briefly while images are captured. Your blood pressure is monitored at intervals throughout the scan. In some cases, a contrast dye is injected through an IV line to enhance image clarity. After the scan, you will be advised to drink plenty of fluids to help flush the contrast dye from your system.
TYPES OF CARDIAC MRI SCANS
Structural Assessment MRI
A Structural Assessment MRI scan provides a detailed overview of the heart’s anatomy and major vessels. It is often requested to detect congenital heart conditions or tumours for clear visualisation of structural defects.
Stress Perfusion MRI
A Stress Perfusion Cardiac MRI uses adenosine and contrast to analyse the heart’s blood flow at rest and under stress to detect poor blood supply areas. The images of blood circulation in both conditions are then compared to check for any defects.
Cardiac Viability MRI
A Cardiac Viability MRI (Perfusion and Delay) uses contrast to detect any scarring in the heart muscles that causes insufficient blood supply. It helps radiologists identify viable and permanently damaged areas in the heart.
MRI Angiogram
An MRI angiogram evaluates the main artery (aorta) and its branches supplying blood to the head and arms (Great Vessels). It visualises the vessel size and detects narrowing in the major blood vessels to reveal abnormal blood flow through the aorta.
WHY DO YOU NEED A PRIVATE CARDIAC MRI SCAN?
Magnetic Imaging of the heart is usually performed to detect a range of heart conditions, such as:
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