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Cardiac Imaging

Non-invasive diagnostic scans help identify heart disease by providing fast, detailed images of coronary blood vessels. Specialty-trained physicians and radiologists use the results to identify disease that narrows or blocks blood flow, which can lead to heart attacks, strokes, or other forms of heart and vascular disease.

Services we offer

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Cardiac MRI provides anatomic and functional images of the heart without the use of ionizing radiation or iodinated contrast media. Additionally, our wide bore magnet provides space for patient comfort and can accommodate larger patients. The imaging procedure uses a magnetic field and radio waves processed by a computer to generate images of the heart that help determine problems related to perfusion, function, or flow in children and adults.

University Hospital is the MRI test site for the Jackson Heart Study, the nation’s most comprehensive study of heart disease among African-Americans.

Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA)

UMMC is one of only two medical facilities in the sate offering dual source CT scanners, which provide high-quality images at all heart rates. Three-dimensional images are used to evaluate patients for coronary artery disease (CAD). Calcium scoring is available for CAD risk assessment.

Nuclear Perfusion Scan

Energy produced by radioactive material allows UMMC imaging and heart specialists to see images of the heart's structure and function. This procedure helps in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of diseases, including types of cancer, heart disease, and other abnormalities within the body.

Pediatric Congenital Cardiac Imaging

Cardiologists and radiologists at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Batson Children’s Hospital are experts in congenital heart imaging. We are committed to providing excellent care to our young patients with cardiac diagnostic imaging for heart conditions.