MarinHealth Medical Center Expands Cardiac Care Services with Cutting-Edge Cardiac MRI

MarinHealth Medical Center announced a significant enhancement to its cardiovascular service line with its introduction of a state-of-the-art Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program. Cardiac MRI is a cutting-edge, noninvasive diagnostic tool that provides high-resolution images of the heart while beating, allowing for a thorough and incomparable evaluation of myocardial structure, tissue composition, and function. No matter what heart condition or indication, cardiac MRI is unmatched in its ability to aid with diagnosis and treatment planning.

Cardiac MRI is the gold standard for cardiac imaging. It provides valuable insight into blood flow, myocardial and pericardial function, and tissue characterization. It produces detailed images of the structure and function of the heart with respect to its surrounding tissue. This advanced technology is instrumental in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as heart failure and cardiomyopathies, myocarditis, infiltrative disease, valvular heart disease, congenital heart disease, cardiac masses, pericardial diseases, and other pathologies. It can also be used to monitor patient progress and response to therapies over time.

“Our commitment to staying at the forefront of advanced technology is unwavering. The addition of cardiac MRI showcases our dedication to ensuring our physicians and patients have access to the best possible technology available so we can continue to provide the best possible patient outcomes,” commented David Klein, MD, CEO of MarinHealth Medical Center.

"In a short amount of time, we can assess cardiac function, learn about tissue composition, quantify blood flow, and gather vital diagnostic and prognostic data for patients,” said Haynes Cardiovascular Institute cardiologist Dr. Pankaj Malhotra. “Others have described cardiac MRI as the closest we currently are to taking the heart of the body, examining it, and putting it back in its place.”

“The heart can be viewed from any angle,” commented Dr. Arvind Nishtala. “More importantly, cardiac MRI is radiation-free, making it a safe and effective option for patients.”

With the introduction of cardiac MRI, the Haynes Cardiovascular Institute offers a complete spectrum of cardiac imaging services, including cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA), rest and stress transthoracic echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, rest and stress electrocardiography (EKG), heart monitors, myocardial perfusion imaging, electrophysiology studies with electroanatomic mapping, invasive coronary angiography, intravascular coronary imaging, and peripheral vascular angiography. The addition of cardiac MRI allows the Institute’s cardiac services to become even more comprehensive and unmatched in the area.

MarinHealth Foundation made cardiac MRI at MarinHealth Medical Center possible by raising $220,000 of the approximate $400,000 needed to purchase the technology, thanks to the support of generous donors.

To learn more about MarinHealth's Cardiovascular Medicine Program, visit: www.MyMarinHealth.org/cardiology. To schedule an appointment with a cardiologist, please call our office at 415-927-0666.

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