Cardiovascular imaging

Cardiac MRI is an advanced imaging test that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to obtain detailed images of the heart and surrounding structures. This examination allows precise assessment of the heart muscles, valves, and coronary vessels, and is essential for diagnosing complex heart pathologies, assessing the after-effects of a heart attack or planning surgical interventions. ​

Duration: approximately 30 to 60 minutes. Non-invasive, sometimes with the injection of a contrast product. ​

Indications: assessment of heart disease, post-infarction monitoring, diagnosis of cardiomyopathy, planning of treatments or interventions. Inform the technician of any allergies to the contrast material before the exam.

cardiac CT coronagraphy is a precise imaging test that uses X-ray scanners to obtain detailed images of the coronary arteries. This technique allows careful visualization of the coronary arteries and is used to diagnose coronary artery disease, plan interventions and assess the condition of coronary stents or bridges. ​

Duration: approximately 15 to 30 minutes. Slightly invasive due to contrast injection. ​

Indications: diagnosis of coronary heart disease, evaluation of coronary stenoses, monitoring of coronary interventions. Inform the technician of any allergies to the contrast material before the exam.

Cardiac and coronary multiphase CT is an imaging technique that uses X-ray scanners to obtain multiphase images of the heart and coronary vessels. This method allows detailed visualization of the coronary arteries, heart structures and can help evaluate coronary artery disease or cardiac abnormalities.

Duration: approximately 10 to 30 minutes. Slightly invasive due to contrast injection. ​

Indications: assessment of coronary heart disease, detection of coronary stenoses, planning of treatments or cardiac interventions. Inform the technician of any allergies to the contrast material before the exam.

Gated vascular CT uses x-ray scanners and synchronization with the cardiac cycle to obtain precise images of blood vessels. This examination allows detailed assessment of arteries and veins, minimizing artifacts due to cardiac motion, and is essential for diagnosing vascular pathologies and planning interventions. ​

Duration: approximately 10 to 30 minutes. Slightly invasive due to contrast injection. ​

Indications: evaluation of vascular anomalies, diagnosis of blood vessel pathologies, post-interventional follow-up. Inform the technician of any allergies to the contrast material before the exam.

FFR measures blood pressure in a coronary artery to assess the functional impact of a narrowing on blood flow to the heart.

Duration: The test generally lasts between 30 minutes and an hour, including preparation and examination.

Indications: FFR is indicated in patients with symptoms of coronary artery disease, including chest pain, or to assess the severity of narrowing detected during coronary angiography. It helps decide whether an intervention, such as a stent, is necessary.