Specialized Tests

The following tests may be performed by your physician, however they are not available at all institutions.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an imaging technique that provides detailed images of the structure and beating of the heart. This allows for the assessment of whether the heart structure is normal or abnormal, is weakened or damaged.

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanning is another imaging technique that produces a three-dimensional image that shows the level of chemical activity in different areas of the heart. This information allows for a physician to determine whether enough blood is flowing to the heart in a way that other scanning methods may not be able to provide.