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Test accuracy: Echo vs MRI
by OfWolfAndBiggs, Sep 25, 2009 05:04PM
Earlier this this year I had an echo test which showed severe lvh. 2 months later I had an MRI and it showed no lvh. My question is, which is more accurate? I have a lot of symptoms linked to cardiac trouble (left chest pain/shortness of breath/arm pain) but my cardiologist says I have no serious heart issue. I have had ecg's which have showed problems which led to me being sent to a specialist yet I've had no explanations over the tests. My local doctor won't refer me again so I'm at a loss!
James
James
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Go to youtube and search fo "Cardiac MRI", it's amazing how well and MRI can image the heart even in motion.
I had an MRI to assess for ARVD. I posted the slice movies on youtube, check it out for yourself and you'll see it's an amazing tool.
copy and past into your browser
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ab4vqdB4Vo
You can see wall thickness, motion, valves working, in detail.