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Is there any specific protocol to repeating echoes and/or cardiac MRI’s if normal results occur when first done?

Question #1: Answer: It all depends on the diagnosis. Some conditions evolve, and some evolve quicker than others, warranting repeat...

Is this considered an aneurysm or just consistent with acromegaly?

This is a relatively straightforward situation. At 4.3cm for the ascending aorta – this is below what we would define...

My father has a mechanical heart valve. Can he have an MRI for a shoulder problem?

Our MRI specialists tell us that mechanical heart valves currently available commercially are MRI-compatible. The facility where the MRI is...

Can skipped beats from stress eventually cause more serious heart issues?

Very, very unlikely, as long as the heart is normal. We consider that only when the number of skips equals...

What is the normal result for left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)?

Taking the question from the end, measurement of LVEF can be accomplished by a number of different means. Today, this...

Should I be concerned about a diagnosis of right ventricular dysplasia?

RV dysplasia is difficult to diagnose by MRI (although this test is considered the gold standard). The MRI lab has...

Is there a correlation between results of CMRI and Calcium Score?

CMR and calcium scoring look at different aspects of the heart. Calcium scoring looks into the amount of calcified plaque...