• Aneurysm Atherosclerosis Cardiac tumor
• Cardiomyopathy
• Congenital heart disease
• Heart failure
• Heart valve disease
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Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital — Dallas | Advanced Imaging
Advanced Imaging
Specially trained imaging professionals , including magnetic resonance imagers and radiologists , and computed tomography ( CT ) specialists , collaborate as a team in the Advanced Imaging Department at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital — Dallas .
2,824 Total number of MRIs
( cardiac / non-cardiac ) performed ( FY24 )
Haojie Wang , MD , PhD , FACC , RPVI - Medical Director , Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Program
MRI capabilities
The advanced technology of the 1.5 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI ) provides a full complement of cardiac imaging capabilities . In collaboration with electrophysiologists , the hospital provides safe MRI imaging options for patients with cardiac implantable devices , including non-conditional pacemakers and defibrillators .
In addition , the MRI is open for patients who were previously excluded from having an MRI for other medical reasons , such as orthopedic concerns or neurologic conditions .
Magnetic resonance angiography
MR angiograms ( MRAs ) are used to assess suspected aneurysms , plaque build-up , injuries or damage , blood clots , or structural problems . The department receives referrals from throughout North Texas .
Advanced cardiac magnetic resonance ( CMR ) techniques / sequences
Specialized technology for magnetic resonance evaluates the potential of the novel MRI sequences / techniques for research and patient care . The technology includes the Wideband Late Gadolinium Enhancement ( LGE ), 4D flow and FIDDLE sequences .
Cardiac CT
The computed tomography ( CT ) program at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital — Dallas was awarded Gold Seal Accreditation for imaging services ’ quality and patient safety by the American College of Radiology ( ACR ).
Physicians on the hospital ’ s medical staff obtain images of the body that freeze motion without asking patients to hold their breath , saving time and expediting decisions regarding treatment .
On the Dallas campus , as the patient volume continued to grow over the past few years , the demand for CT studies increased . In April 2024 , a second CT scanner went live in the Advanced Imaging Department . The schedule was also expanded to additional evenings and weekends to accommodate referrals . The team continues to prioritize turnaround time of final reads .
Fractional flow reserve CT
Fractional flow reserve CT ( FFRct ) is available to provide non-invasive analysis of coronary artery blood flow in patients suspected of having coronary artery disease . FFRct may eliminate the need to perform diagnostic catheter angiography or to perform an invasive catheter-based FFR test , improving quality and patient safety .
9,713
Cardiac CTs performed ( FY24 )
The MRI program at the hospital was awarded Gold Seal Accreditation for quality and patient safety by the American College of Radiology ( ACR ).
Cardiac MRI diagnoses a wide range of conditions , such as :
• Aneurysm Atherosclerosis Cardiac tumor
• Cardiomyopathy
• Congenital heart disease
• Heart failure
• Heart valve disease
Calcium score screening
Patients undergoing a calcium score screening via the CT receive a nurse consultation immediately following the scan . The final report is sent to the referring physician . More than 2,800 screenings were performed in fiscal year 2024 .
Refer a patient : 214.820.0128
Check out HeartSpeak Consult Live for an ondemand learning video titled , “ Cardiac CT for primary care : coronary calcium score and CT for coronary angiography ,” presented by Jeffrey M . Schussler , MD , FACC , FSCAI .