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As I am allergic to Gadolinium, can an MRI without contrast help diagnose myocarditis?

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I am willing to have a cardiac MRI to rule out COVID-induced myocarditis. I am allergic to gadolinium as I had a tachycardia reaction last time and so it will be best for me to have a scan without gadolinium contrast. I want to have a good image. Does having a 3T scanner help to have a high-quality image without contrast? I have a clavicle repair implant. Is it safe to have a 3T scanner?
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Hi,

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There is a lot of research going on in the evaluation of COVID (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) myocarditis. The most recent application of cardiac MRI is a late gadolinium contrast enhancement. As you cannot get a gadolinium contrast MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) due to its adverse effects, then taking a 3T MRI (3 tesla MRI) is a better tool to have images than a 1.5T MRI (1.5 tesla MRI). The tissue contrast in a 3T is best and it helps in visualizing abnormal areas of the heart. But echocardiography is the basic examination to be taken before taking a cardiac MRI scan. Regarding clavicle repair and implant, I suggest you have a discussion with your doctor to know the MRI compatibility of the implant. If the implant is compatible, then there is no problem if the magnetic field is 3T.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Lochana. K
Published At October 28, 2020
Reviewed At December 26, 2023

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