Cardiac MRI
Imaging & Scans
≈ ¥800-1500
(≈ $110-200)
45 min
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Description
Estimated cost for Cardiac MRI at general public hospitals in China is about ¥560-1200, and at Grade 3A hospitals about ¥800-1500, varying by hospital tier and region.
Main Uses
Cardiac MRI is primarily used for: 1. Evaluating the anatomy and function of the heart, 2. Detecting and assessing the extent of damage from a heart attack, 3. Diagnosing and monitoring cardiomyopathies, 4. Assessing congenital heart defects, 5. Evaluating valvular heart disease, 6. Planning and follow-up for heart surgery or other interventions.
Normal Range
A cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) does not have a 'normal range' in the traditional sense of numerical values. Instead, it provides detailed images of the heart's structure and function. Normal findings include: no evidence of myocardial infarction, normal wall thickness, normal chamber sizes, and normal ejection fraction (typically 52-73% for the left ventricle).
Low Values - Possible Causes
Low ejection fraction or reduced heart muscle movement can be caused by: 1. Heart failure, 2. Myocardial infarction (heart attack), 3. Cardiomyopathy, 4. Valvular heart disease, 5. Pericardial diseases.
High Values - Possible Causes
High values or abnormal findings such as increased wall thickness or enlarged chambers may indicate: 1. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, 2. Aortic stenosis, 3. High blood pressure (hypertension), 4. Athlete's heart, 5. Congenital heart defects.