Researchers are reporting that MRI scans may detect heart disease earlier and with more accuracy in women than other types of diagnostic tools. They note that echocardiography, which is currently used ...

We know that when you get a computerized tomography scan, CT scan, or experience other kinds of medical imaging, the staff taking the images needs to protect themselves by leaving the room. Think ...

Chest pain may still be angina even when the main heart arteries look clear. Using cardiac stress MRI (a heart scan that measures blood flow with magnetic resonance imaging), testing uncovered small ...

A blurry heart scan won’t tell you much. But a clear, high-quality image can show exactly how well a heart is working. That’s why scientists at the University of Missouri Columbia recently built a ...

A cardiac MRI is an advanced imaging test that provides detailed pictures of the heart using a strong magnet and radio waves. This technology allows physicians to clearly see the heart muscle, ...