Cardiac MRI in California
Cardiac MRI for myocardial viability, cardiomyopathy, and congenital disease.
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90+ Cardiac MRI locations across California, grouped by region. Choose your city for hours, equipment detail, and same-day scheduling.
Southern California
- Cardiac MRI in Los Angeles5
- Cardiac MRI in Beverly Hills4
- Cardiac MRI in San Diego3
- Cardiac MRI in Santa Ana3
- Cardiac MRI in West Covina3
- Cardiac MRI in Anaheim2
- Cardiac MRI in Colton2
- Cardiac MRI in Downey2
- Cardiac MRI in Encinitas2
- Cardiac MRI in Riverside2
- Cardiac MRI in San Bernardino2
- Cardiac MRI in Thousand Oaks2
- Cardiac MRI in Torrance2
- Cardiac MRI in Calabasas1
- Cardiac MRI in Carlsbad1
- Cardiac MRI in Cerritos1
- Cardiac MRI in Corona1
- Cardiac MRI in El Monte1
- Cardiac MRI in Encino1
- Cardiac MRI in Glendale1
- Cardiac MRI in Hemet1
- Cardiac MRI in Irvine1
- Cardiac MRI in Laguna Hills1
- Cardiac MRI in Lancaster1
- Cardiac MRI in Montclair1
- Cardiac MRI in Newport Beach1
- Cardiac MRI in Ontario1
- Cardiac MRI in Oxnard1
- Cardiac MRI in Pasadena1
- Cardiac MRI in Pico Rivera1
- Cardiac MRI in Pomona1
- Cardiac MRI in Redlands1
- Cardiac MRI in San Clemente1
- Cardiac MRI in Stanton1
- Cardiac MRI in Van Nuys1
- Cardiac MRI in Victorville1
- Cardiac MRI in Woodland Hills1
Central California
Northern California
- Cardiac MRI in San Francisco4
- Cardiac MRI in Los Gatos3
- Cardiac MRI in Fremont2
- Cardiac MRI in Stockton2
- Cardiac MRI in Antioch1
- Cardiac MRI in Castro Valley1
- Cardiac MRI in Concord1
- Cardiac MRI in Daly City1
- Cardiac MRI in Gilroy1
- Cardiac MRI in Lafayette1
- Cardiac MRI in Lodi1
- Cardiac MRI in Mountain View1
- Cardiac MRI in Redwood City1
- Cardiac MRI in San Jose1
- Cardiac MRI in San Mateo1
- Cardiac MRI in San Rafael1
- Cardiac MRI in San Ramon1
- Cardiac MRI in Santa Clara1
What is Cardiac MRI?
Cardiac MRI is the gold standard for non-invasive characterization of the heart muscle. It quantifies ventricular function, identifies scar from prior infarction or infiltrative disease, and clarifies congenital anatomy that echocardiography can't reach.
Our network offers gated cardiac MRI on 1.5T and 3T systems with cine, T1/T2 mapping, and late-gadolinium-enhancement protocols read by sub-specialty cardiothoracic radiologists.
Technology & Equipment
- 1.5T and 3T systems with dedicated cardiac coils
- ECG-gated cine for chamber function and wall motion
- Late-gadolinium-enhancement for scar and viability
- T1, T2, and T2* mapping for infiltrative disease
- Stress perfusion at participating sites
Common Uses
- Cardiomyopathy work-up (HCM, DCM, restrictive)
- Myocardial viability before revascularization
- Suspected myocarditis or pericardial disease
- Congenital heart disease in adults
- Cardiac mass or thrombus characterization
- Right ventricular evaluation (ARVC)
Why Choose Our Network
Cardiothoracic Reads
Fellowship-trained cardiothoracic radiologists interpret every cardiac MRI.
Gated Protocols
ECG-gated cine and late-enhancement sequences for diagnostic-grade imaging.
1.5T & 3T Options
Choice of field strength tailored to the clinical question.
Every Financial Type
Insurance, cash, workers' comp, and personal injury liens accepted.
What to Expect
Plan for 45–75 minutes. You'll have ECG leads placed, an IV started for gadolinium, and breath-hold instructions for each sequence. Most cardiac MRI requires contrast unless a stress component is contraindicated.
90 locations offer Cardiac MRI
Use our location finder to browse Cardiac MRI sites near you, with hours, equipment detail, and live scheduling.
Symptoms commonly imaged with Cardiac MRI
When chest pain warrants outpatient imaging vs. an ER visit, and how chest X-ray and CT contribute to the diagnosis. A plain-language patient guide.
Symptom GuideWhen shortness of breath warrants chest X-ray vs. CT, and what each scan shows. Patient guide from Precise Imaging.
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Related explainers
Plain-language guides to the terms you'll see on your Cardiac MRI order, prep instructions, and report.
Compare your options
Side-by-side guides comparing Cardiac MRI with other imaging tests — what each shows, when each is preferred, and how to decide with your physician.
Cardiac MRI safety — what to know
Plain-language guides on implants, contrast, radiation, and the universal pre-scan checklist.
Cardiac MRI FAQ
Why cardiac MRI instead of an echo?+
Cardiac MRI offers superior tissue characterization — it shows scar, infiltration, and edema that echo cannot, and quantifies ventricular volumes more accurately.
Will I need contrast?+
Most cardiac MRI studies use gadolinium for late-enhancement imaging. Your kidney function will be checked beforehand.
How long does a cardiac MRI take?+
Typically 45–75 minutes depending on the protocol (function, viability, stress perfusion, or mapping).
Can I have cardiac MRI with a pacemaker?+
Modern MR-conditional pacemakers can be safely scanned with specific protocols. Bring your device card to screening.
About scheduling, prep & visiting us
The questions patients ask us most often before a Cardiac MRI appointment.