Sevenoaks Medical Centre Launches Cardiac MRI Service
Blog Health News 19th March 2025
Sevenoaks Medical Centre has introduced a new Cardiac MRI service, providing patients with consultant-led heart assessments and advanced imaging.
This service offers detailed, non-invasive scans to diagnose and monitor a range of heart conditions, ensuring patients receive precise and timely care.
Cardiac MRI is a valuable diagnostic tool that provides high-resolution imaging of the heart without radiation. It is particularly useful for assessing heart muscle function, detecting scar tissue, and diagnosing conditions such as:
- Heart muscle damage following a heart attack
- Cardiomyopathies, including hypertrophic and dilated types
- Heart valve abnormalities and blood flow issues
- Inflammatory heart conditions, such as myocarditis and pericarditis
- Cardiac tumours, masses, and blood clots
The service is consultant-led, meaning every patient is assessed by a specialist before imaging is arranged. Where necessary, patients are referred to consultant cardiologists for further analysis.
Dr. Smitha Pulapalli, one of the leading Cardiac Consultant Cardiologists supporting the project, explains:
“Cardiac MRI is an essential tool in modern cardiology. It allows us to diagnose heart conditions with exceptional accuracy, guiding the best possible treatment plans for our patients. By offering this service, we are ensuring that individuals receive the highest standard of cardiac care, with access to expert consultants and state-of-the-art imaging technology.”
More Comfort, Enhanced MRI Experience
Our scanner’s wider design suits all patients. Free-breathing technology using flexible AIR™ Coils reduces the need for breath holds, making scans more comfortable and precise. With no waiting times and direct access to expert consultant cardiologists, patients experiencing chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations, dizziness, or a family history of heart disease can now receive state-of-the-art cardiac imaging without delays.
Specialist Care with Flexible Access
Sevenoaks Medical Centre is recognised by all major healthcare insurers. The Cardiac MRI Service is available for both self-pay and insured patients.
Book an appointment with a consultant cardiologist, who will determine if a Cardiac MRI is right for you.
Tel: 01622 237641
Email: diagnostics@kims.org.uk
For more information or to arrange an appointment, contact Sevenoaks Medical Centre today.
