Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging - What it is

What is Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Scan?

A Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) scan uses a strong magnet and radio waves to create medical images of the heart and related blood vessels for diagnostic purposes.

It is a non-invasive examination which does not involve any radiation.

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) scan

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Symptoms

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging - How to prevent?

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Causes and Risk Factors

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Diagnosis

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Treatments

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Preparing for surgery

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Post-surgery care

Article contributed by National Heart Centre Singapore

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