Children’s Health℠ is the center in Dallas with a dedicated, full-time pediatric cardiac MRI team and scanner. We use the most up-to-date-technology to ensure that we get the best information for your child’s care. ardiac MRI is a low-risk imaging technology, and it’s important to understand that:

MRI machines cannot be used on children with medical devices such as certain pacemakers, cochlear implants or implanted drug pumps. You should let your child’s doctor or the MRI technologist know if your child has one of these, and they can advise you appropriately.

Infants and young children often need a sedative or anesthesia to help them hold still during an MRI exam. Our pediatric anesthesia team will help prepare your child for the test in the safest possible way.

Metal and electronic items can be unsafe to have around the MRI’s magnetic field. If your child wears medical jewelry, has piercings or has a medical implant, talk to the MRI technician before the test.