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Cardiac MRI

About

Since June 1, 2021, Dikteon MRI Center is offering specialized Cardiac Magnetic Resonance imaging (CMR) services using state-of-the-art equipment to ensure accurate and reliable diagnoses. CMR exams are non-invasive and provide detailed images of the heart and blood vessels, aiding in the diagnosis and monitoring of various heart conditions.

Dikteon MRI - Reception Hall

Doctors

Dr. Andreas Selias - Cardiologist

Dr. Andreas Selias

Cardiologist
Dr. Christophoros Nicolaou - Radiologist

Dr. Christophoros Nicolaou

Consultant Radiologist
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR)
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (cvi42)
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (cvi42)
Cardiac MRI - CMR

Cardiac MRI

Is one of the most modern diagnostic techniques in cardiology, which has a documented role in both the diagnosis, as well as the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

At Dikteon MRI Center, we provide high quality images, with advanced techniques for the detection and evaluation of the entire spectrum of cardiovascular diseases.

The analysis is performed in the most advanced software system CVI42, of the Circle Cadiovascular Imaging Company, allowing for the complete evaluation of each case.

What are the main indications for Cardiac MRI?

Ischemic heart disease. Monitoring of myocardial viability and the extent of myocardial scar after infarction and accurate assessment of left ventricular ejection fraction to determine indications for coronary angiography or implantation of a permanent defibrillator.

Inflammatory diseases of the myocardium e.g. myocarditis. diagnosis and re-examination.

Cardiomyopathies in storage diseases (Fabry, amyloidosis).

Restrictive cardiomyopathy. Accurate study of myocardial deformation.

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC)

Dilated cardiomyopathy. Evaluation of left and right ventricular function. Finding the etiology of myocardial damage.

Left Ventricular Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (Broken heart syndrome)

Toxic cardiomyopathy. Diagnosis and follow-up in patients undergoing or after chemotherapy.

Pericardial diseases. Evaluation of inflammatory disease, detection of cysts or pericardial tumors.

Congenital heart disease in children, young people and adults for diagnosis, monitoring and guidance of rehabilitation treatment.

Aortic diseases. Chronic monitoring of aortic dissection, dilatation and aneurysm with or without the use of contrast medium.

Valvular diseases (aortic, mitral, pulmonary and tricuspid valves). Evaluation of valvular insufficiency or stenosis.

Cardiomyopathies in systemic diseases (e.g. systemic lupus erythematosus, sarcoidosis, muscular dystrophies).

Cardiac Examinations Codes

75557: Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging for morphology and function

75565: Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging for velocity flow mapping

CY072: Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the coronary arteries

CY073: Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging perfusion

CY074: Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging for viability analysis

Cardiac MRI - CMR

FAQs

During the examination, after doctor’s instructions, as well as our technologists, the patient should hold their breath for some short time lapses. After the first images are obtained, IV contrast is administered. In this way, the perfusion of the walls of the heart is assessed through redistribution of blood flow. Delayed signal amplification (LGE) sequences are then obtained, that allow us to determine the possible presence and/or extent of the myocardial scar or fibrosis sites.
The patient should not have received coffee, chocolate, babanas, black tea and energy drinks, for at least 24 hours before the examination.
The examination takes about 40-60 minutes in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

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