Cardiac MRI Treatment In India At Affordable Low Cost

 Your intravenous line will be removed. MRI exams
Cardiac MRI generally include multiple runs (sequences), some of
Detailed MR images allow physicians to betterwhich may last several minutes.
evaluate parts of the body and certain diseases thatThe entire examination is usually completed within 30
may not be assessed adequately with other imagingminutes. MR spectroscopy, which provides additional
methods such as x-ray, ultrasound or computedinformation on the chemicals present in the body's cells,
tomography (also called CT or CAT scanning).may also be performed during the MRI exam and may
 add approximately 15 minutes to the exam time.
Cardiac MRI imaging is performed to help : -evaluate 
the structures and function of the heart, valves, majorWhat are the benefits ?
vessels, and surrounding structures (such as the- MRI is a noninvasive imaging technique that does not
pericardium).diagnose and manage coronary heartinvolve exposure to radiation.
disease and a variety of cardiovascular 
problems.detect and evaluate coronary artery- MRI images of the heart are generally clearer and
disease.plan a patient's treatment for cardiovascularmore detailed than with some other imaging methods.
problems and monitor patient's progress.This detail makes MRI an invaluable tool in early
 diagnosis and evaluation of cardiac abnormalities,
Using cardiac MRI, physicians can : -examine the sizeespecially those involving the heart muscle.
and thickness of the chambers of the heart.determine 
the extent of damage caused by a heart attack or- MRI has proven valuable in diagnosing a broad range
progressive heart disease.detect the buildup of plaqueof conditions, including cardiac anatomical anomalies
and blockages in the blood vessels.assess a patient's(congenital defects, etc.), functional abnormalities (valve
recovery following treatment.failure, etc.), tumors and ischemic and degenerative
 conditions.
How does the procedure work ? 
Unlike conventional x-ray examinations and computed- MRI can help physicians evaluate both the structure
tomography (CT) scans, MRI does not depend onof an organ and how it is working.
radiation. Instead, while in the magnet, radio waves 
redirect the axes of spinning protons, which are the- MRI enables the detection of abnormalities that might
nuclei of hydrogen atoms, in a strong magnetic field.be obscured by bone with other imaging methods.
The magnetic field is produced by passing an electric 
current through wire coils in most MRI units. Other coils,- The contrast material used in MRI exams is less likely
located in the machine and in some cases, placedto produce an allergic reaction than the iodine-based
around the part of the body being imaged, send andmaterials used for conventional x-rays and CT
receive radio waves, producing signals that arescanning.
detected by the coils. 
A computer then processes the signals and generates- Cardiac MRI allows physicians to quickly examine the
a series of images each of which shows a thin slice ofstructures and function of the heart and major vessels,
the body. The images can then be studied fromwithout the risks associated with traditional, more
different angles by the interpreting physician. Overall,invasive procedures.
the differentiation of abnormal (diseased) tissue from 
normal tissues is often easier with MRI than with other- Cardiac MRI can help in the diagnosis and treatment
imaging modalities such as x-ray, CT and ultrasound.of patients with following conditions : -
  
How is the procedure performed ? Â Â  Coronary artery disease
MRI examinations may be performed on outpatients or Â  Congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathy
inpatients. You will be positioned on the moveable Â Â Â Congenital heart disease
examination table. Straps and bolsters may be used to Â Â  Pericardial disease
help you stay still and maintain the correct position Â Â  Cardiac masses and thrombi
during imaging. Â Â  Arrhythmia 
Small devices that contain coils capable of sending and Â Â  Aortic disease 
receiving radio waves may be placed around or Â Â  Peripheral vascular disease 
adjacent to the area of the body being studied. Â Â  Valve disease
If a contrast material will be used in the MRI exam, a 
nurse or technologist will insert an intravenous (IV) linePlease log on to :
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through the IV to prevent blockage of the IV line until 
the contrast material is injected. You will be moved intoWe Care Core Values
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