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MRI: Heart Scan: How to prepare and what to expect - 06/2021

MRI: Heart Scan: How to prepare and what to expect
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Abstract

This handout describes an MRI scan of the heart, which is used to take detailed pictures of the cardiac vessels and tissues. It includes how the scan works, how it is done, how to prepare, what to expect during the scan, and how to get results.

Author
Radiology/Imaging Services
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2005
Revision Date
06/2021
General Subject
Cardiovascular Disorders
Diagnostic Tests
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Specific Subject/Keyword
Heart
Heart Diseases and Disorders
MRI Scan (magnetic resonance imaging scan)
Radiology
Languages
English
Korean
Russian
Spanish
Record ID
3182