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Imaging Services

Imaging Services

Cardiac imaging methods such as Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) are allowing physicians to take a closer look at the heart and great vessels at little risk to the patient.

Cardiac CT

A traditional CT scan is an x-ray procedure which combines many x-ray images with the aid of a computer to generate cross-sectional views of the body. Cardiac CT uses advanced CT technology with or without intravenous iodine-based contrast to visualize cardiac anatomy, including the coronary arteries and great arteries and veins.

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Cardiac MRI

MRI uses large magnets and radio-frequency waves to produce high-quality still and moving pictures of the body's internal structures; no X-ray exposure is involved. The scan monitors energy changes in tissues reacting to magnetic forces. MRI is especially useful for evaluating the cardiovascular system.

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Cardiac Ultrasound/Echo Cardiogram

A cardiac ultrasound/echo cardiogram provides your doctor with moving images of your heart and takes pictures that will help your doctor evaluate your heart health. The most common type of cardiac ultrasound/echo cardiogram is non-invasive and very easy on the patient.

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