MRI Cardiac With Contrast

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Brand: Tata 1mg
SKU: MRI Cardiac With Contrast
Price: 11700 INR
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This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

At the time of the MRI you might be asked to remove any metallic coins, jewelry, metal wrist watches, metallic keys, dentures or hearing aids as the MRI uses strong magnetic fields
Tell your radiologist if you have metallic implants like pacemaker, cochlear implants, aneurysm clips, neuro-stimulator, surgical staples/clips or drug implants
Inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions like kidney disease or liver disease. Also inform about the medications you’re taking and allergies, especially to iodine-based contrast materials.
Inform your doctor and technician if you are pregnant or may be pregnant before the test.

Understanding MRI Cardiac With Contrast

What is MRI Cardiac With Contrast?

The test, MRI Cardiac with contrast, is recommended to detect or monitor cardiac disease. The test provides a detailed and more precise view of the heart muscle and blood flow. Patients with implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators must inform technologists before an MRI procedure.

Contrast agents used for MRI carry a low risk of allergic reactions. After the test, the patient will be under observation for any side effects or reactions to the contrast dye. However, patients with kidney problems might have a severe reaction to the contrast dye. It is advised to avoid caffeine for 12 hours and fast for 4 hours before the test.

What is MRI Cardiac With Contrast used for?

To diagnose functioning, blood flow through valves, structures of the heart valves and pericardium (fluid which surrounds the heart)
To evaluate coronary artery disease like blockage or limited blood flow to the muscles of heart
To monitor the advancement of stages of the heart diseases of the patient
To find out presence of any cancer (tumor/cyst/abnormal growth) in the heart or its surrounding soft tissues