During the evaluation study, MRI will be used on the following three types of cardiac patients. Those with a definite heart attack will receive stabilizing therapies before the MRI evaluation. Those without a definite explanation for chest pain will undergo an MRI to identify their condition. Those with milder chest pain, possibly angina will have an MRI and a traditional clinical evaluation. Ultimately, the new MRI could become a standard diagnostic procedure for emergency departments around the country.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
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