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Can Cardiac MRI Be Done At The Same Time As A Regular MRI?

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Posted on Mon, 12 May 2014
Question: Would like to know your opinion on information uploaded re advice on how to proceed etc
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (4 hours later)
Brief Answer: Following answer to your queries... Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through all your medical data uploaded. I have noticed that you are having problems with dislipidemia (alterations in blood lipids). This is considered as major risk factor for atherosclerosis. More over the silent stroke found in brain CT and the last nuclear test you had done are suggestive for atherosclerosis and stress induced myocardial ischemia. I have also noticed that you frequently experience ventricular arrhythmia, which increases the risks for cardiac arrest. At this point, I suggest to do angiography. The old stress test that you have done 30 years ago is not determinative. It can help give more information regarding the progress of the disease only. If you are doubtful regarding angiography, I advise to run cardiac MRI and wait for the test results as soon as possible. Meanwhile, I advise to follow a heart-healthy diet and lifestyle regimen that can also improve your lipid profile and prevent other cardiac events. Hope it was of help! If you have further queries, do not hesitate to contact me again! Dr.Benard
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (2 hours later)
THANK YOU FOR THE RESPONSE. CAN THE CARDIAC MRI BE DONE AT THE SAME TIME AS MY SCHEDULED MRI AND WHAT DOES THE RESULTS OF THIS TEST LIKELY TO SHOW
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (42 hours later)
Brief Answer: MRI can be done as scheduled... Detailed Answer: Hi back, Thank you for following up. Yes, cardiac MRI can be done at the same time as scheduled. It all depends on the policy of the hospital/clinic where the examination will be carried out. Looking forward to have the tests reports in for another second opinion! Dr.Benard
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Can Cardiac MRI Be Done At The Same Time As A Regular MRI?

Brief Answer: Following answer to your queries... Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through all your medical data uploaded. I have noticed that you are having problems with dislipidemia (alterations in blood lipids). This is considered as major risk factor for atherosclerosis. More over the silent stroke found in brain CT and the last nuclear test you had done are suggestive for atherosclerosis and stress induced myocardial ischemia. I have also noticed that you frequently experience ventricular arrhythmia, which increases the risks for cardiac arrest. At this point, I suggest to do angiography. The old stress test that you have done 30 years ago is not determinative. It can help give more information regarding the progress of the disease only. If you are doubtful regarding angiography, I advise to run cardiac MRI and wait for the test results as soon as possible. Meanwhile, I advise to follow a heart-healthy diet and lifestyle regimen that can also improve your lipid profile and prevent other cardiac events. Hope it was of help! If you have further queries, do not hesitate to contact me again! Dr.Benard