Phone (09) 980 6363 or 022 672 8255
Fax (09) 929 3248
Email consult@cardiologist.co.nz
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Same day ECG reporting service for GPs
Please email or fax ECG with both patient and practice details
MRI uses large magnets and radio-frequency waves to produce high-definition images of the heart and blood vessels. The test does not involve radiation, so is safer.
It is a useful complementary test to routine cardiac tests. In particular, it is great for looking at structure and function of heart chambers and valves, great vessels and pericardium (the "sack" surrounding the heart). Hence, it is extensively used in patients who have had prior heart attacks, heart muscle disease, valvular diseases and congenital abnormalities.
The test is relatively long compared to other cardiac tests, taking ~30-60 minutes.
https://healthpoint.co.nz/private/cardiology/cardiology-institute/