Non-Invasive Cardiac MRI for Anatomical and Functional Assessment of Heart Chambers, Valves, Coronary Arteries, Veins and Cardiac Lymphatic Vessels
This non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging exam produces dynamic, high-contrast cross-sectional visualization of all four cardiac chambers, atrioventricular and semilunar valve structures, epicardial coronary arteries, cardiac venous networks, and intramyocardial lymphatic vessels without requiring ionizing radiation or iodinated contrast administration. It is clinically indicated for evaluation of congenital cardiac anomalies, myocardial viability after ischemic injury, valvular regurgitation or stenosis severity, coronary artery dissection, and impaired cardiac lymphatic drainage in patients with refractory heart failure or post-cardiac surgery surveillance.
This 45-minute non-invasive cardiac MRI exam captures detailed dynamic images of all heart structures including chambers, valves, coronary arteries, veins, and cardiac lymphatic vessels to diagnose and monitor cardiovascular conditions without radiation exposure.
Key facts at a glance
- Modality
- mri
- Body part
- chest · cardiac
- Ionizing radiation
- false
- Radiation dose
- 0
- Duration (min)
- 45
- Pregnancy safe
- true
- Pediatric safe
- false
- Breastfeeding safe
- true
- Claustrophobia risk
- high
- Metal implant safe
- conditional
- Sedation
- none
- Result turnaround
- 24-48h
- Availability
- elective
- Setting
- outpatient
- Cost tier
- high
Understanding MRI of heart
Magnetic Resonance Imaging provides detailed visualization of heart. This non-invasive technique uses safe technology to capture real-time images.
Clinical Indications
This evaluation helps detect arterial blockages, identify aneurysms, assess blood flow patterns, and guide vascular interventions.
What to Expect
The procedure typically takes 45 minutes. Please inform your technologist if you experience claustrophobia.
How to read the report
- Results reviewed by board-certified radiologist.
- Report transmitted to referring physician.
What Is This Procedure?
This mri evaluates cardiac, specifically heart. No radiation exposure.
What Does It Show?
Detailed images of heart. Part of the cardiovascular system.
Common Uses
This exam is commonly used to detect arterial blockages, evaluate blood flow, identify aneurysms, and assess vascular disease.
What to Expect
The procedure takes approximately 45 minutes. Inform your doctor if you experience claustrophobia.
Severe pain at procedure site
urgentWorsening severe pain with fever or other symptoms. Go to urgent care or ER.
Mild symptoms after procedure
promptMild discomfort or symptoms that don't improve. Contact your doctor.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 9, 2026. · Read our editorial policy