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Advanced Imaging at Sentara: Cardiovascular MRI
The Advanced Imaging Center at Sentara Heart Hospital has added an unprecedented imaging capability to its heart program. It’s a MRI dedicated to the evaluation of cardiac tumors, valve problems, and wall damage following a heart attack. This technology coupled with the 64-slice cardiac CT provides a comprehensive assessment of the heart without an invasive procedure.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is used to help physicians diagnose, and rule out, a vast number of diseases. It uses radio wave energy and a strong magnetic field rather than X-rays to take clear and detailed pictures. This new technology, Cardiovascular MRI, creates detailed images of the heart and blood vessels inside the body to assess heart function, anomalies and weaknesses of the heart valves, and viability of the heart muscle itself.
During the MRI, a contrast material may be given to the patient to make the blood vessels more visible.
Hundreds of specific questions about heart conditions can be answered using this new advanced imaging tool, along with the 64-slice CT scanner. By combining the strengths of both tools, doctors have a complete picture of their patients’ heart health that can lead to more precise care.
For more information, visit RadiologyInfo, a public information web site developed and funded by the American College of Radiology and the Radiological Society of North America.
Cardiovascular MRI Location:
Advanced Imaging Center—Sentara Heart Hospital, Norfolk
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