Noninvasive Imaging Program

The noninvasive imaging program provides precise, child-focused cardiac imaging designed to meet the unique needs of infants, children, adolescents and adults with congenital heart disease. With specialized noninvasive technology, we capture clear heart images to map out the best care plan for you or your child – no surgery needed.

What is cardiac imaging?

Cardiac imaging allows providers to take a close look at your child’s heart without any surgery. Using noninvasive tools like echocardiograms and MRIs, cardiac imaging providers can spot heart conditions, track how the heart is doing and create the best treatment plan.

Noninvasive Imaging Services We Provide

Our noninvasive imaging program provides a full range of heart imaging services designed to give your family peace of mind and providers the clarity they need to provide the best care:

Echocardiograms: Safe, detailed ultrasound images of your child’s heart, helping diagnose heart conditions accurately and painlessly
Fetal echocardiograms: Specialized imaging for expectant mothers to check their baby’s heart health, allowing us to plan care before birth if needed
Cardiac MRI and CT: Advanced imaging tools that give us clear, detailed views for more complex cases, so your child receives the most accurate diagnosis
Remote echocardiogram interpretation: We extend our expertise to hospitals throughout Illinois and Michigan, ensuring families across the region receive the same high level of care.

Can you be sedated for an MRI?

Yes, sedation services are often available for children who may feel anxious or have trouble staying still during an MRI. Our caring team, including pediatric anesthesiologists, works closely with your child to help them feel calm and safe, ensuring the entire imaging process is as comfortable and stress-free as possible.

What Sets Us Apart

Your child is our top priority – that’s why we work hard to stay at the top of the noninvasive imaging field.

Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)

The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission evaluates and accredits health care facilities to ensure they meet rigorous standards for quality and care in medical imaging and procedures. Our IAC accreditation shows how dedicated we are to giving your child the best in heart imaging. We’re one of only three centers in Illinois recognized for both pediatric and fetal echocardiography. So you can feel confident in the care your child is receiving.

Advanced Scanners

Our imaging program uses advanced technology, like our 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner and rapid-sequence CT scanner, to capture clear and detailed images of your child’s heart, even for complex cases. This technology allows us to make accurate diagnoses while ensuring that procedures are as quick and comfortable as possible, keeping your child’s comfort and care as our top priorities.

Fetal Z-Score Calculator

The Fetal Z-Score Calculator is a tool that helps doctors assess your baby's heart development during pregnancy. It uses measurements from an ultrasound to compare your baby’s heart size and structure to what’s typical for their age.

You can use the calculator to get important information about your baby’s heart health and ensure that you’re getting the right care. If you have any questions about your results, our team is here to help you every step of the way.

Z-Score Calculator

Talk to Your Doctor

Ask your child's cardiologist if noninvasive imaging is right for them. Need a pediatric cardiologist? Search our provider directory and ask your primary care provider for a referral.

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