Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)uses powerful magnets that cause the hydrogen nuclei in the body’s molecules to vibrate or resonate and to emit radiofrequency energy. The MRI
machine detects these energy emissions and
converts them into images, allowing clinicians
to see and evaluate vital cardiac conditions.
The MRI technology was first introduced in the late
70's initially as a diagnostic tool in neurology and
orthopedics. However, old machines for heart imaging had limited capabilities and through recent developments and advancements in hardware and software technology, the MRI is now being used effectively for heart imaging.
