Philips Intera

Cardiac MRI Protocols

Information for Scheduling the Exam

1. Arrive 1/2 hour prior to exam time

2. 1 hour time slot

3. When scheduling the exam, the 3 Gibbon Philips 1.5T MRI is the default magnet for Cardiac MRI.

Information for MRI Technologists

Background

1. SENSE Cardiac coil, centered on the heart.

Gadolinium

1. Multihance 30 ml is the default IV contrast and dose for this exam unless indicated in the specific protocol.

Documentation for the “MEMO” section on iSite

1. In the memo section on iSite, please list the following…

Ø Dose of IV Contrast (i.e. 30 ml of Multihance given IV via left antecubital fossa)