Purpose of the Procedure
- Early detection of iron accumulation in the heart muscle.
- Monitoring patient response to chelation therapy.
- Assessing the risk of heart failure due to iron overload.
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An advanced imaging technique to accurately measure iron levels in the heart muscle, helping manage chelation therapy effectively and preventing complications from iron overload for optimal cardiac health and safety.
Scientific name: MRI Cardiac Iron Quantification (T2* Mapping)
A non-invasive MRI procedure using T2* mapping to quantify iron deposition in the myocardium. Essential for thalassemia and sickle cell patients to monitor and adjust chelation therapy accurately.
Service type
Radiology and MRI
Duration
45-60 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- MRI T2* Mapping Sequence
- Detailed Medical Report
- Iron Overload Quantification Analysis
Medical Service Information
Target Groups
- Thalassemia major patients receiving frequent blood transfusions.
- Sickle cell anemia patients.
- Patients with Hemochromatosis conditions.
Preparation for the Test
- No prior fasting is required for this scan.
- All jewelry and metal objects must be removed before entering the MRI room.
- Inform the technician if you suffer from claustrophobia.
Conditions & Notices
- Inform the doctor of any pacemakers or metal implants
- Bring previous medical reports and lab results
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