Cardiac MRI in New Jersey

What happens during a Cardiac MRI?

The cardiac MRI machine is made up of a bench, which moves in and out of a large tube that opens at both the head and feet. It is controlled by a technician from another room The cardiac MRI machine is controlled by a technician from another room using a remote control. The technician will communicate with the patient via microphone, giving instructions while the pictures are being taken.

A cardiac MRI is noninvasive and does not require a surgical incision. The process can take anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes.

Prior to getting a cardiac MRI, it is important to notify the doctor of any metal implants from past surgeries and to remove all jewelry or clothing with metal clasps/buttons, as magnets attract metals.

Additional/Related Procedures

• Catheter Ablation: This minimally invasive procedure uses a catheter to apply heat or cold (cryoablation) to disrupt or destroy heart tissue that causes an arrhythmia. It requires a short hospital stay and offers a quick recovery.
• Implanted Electronic Cardiac Devices: Small battery-powered devices, such as pacemakers, defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices, are connected to one or more wires (called leads) and are surgically placed under the skin near the collarbone. These devices automatically deliver an electrical signal to control your heartbeat.
• WATCHMAN™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure: This advanced surgery can significantly reduce the risk of stroke in people with atrial fibrillation by blocking the area in the heart where most stroke-causing blood clots form, called the left atrial appendage.

Scheduling

Jersey Shore University Medical Center - call 732-776-4300

JFK University Medical Center - call 732-321-7540

Hackensack University Medical Center - call 551-996-3800