Table 2 Preparation for a CMR scan

Patient preparation

 Brief medical history and screening for CMR contra-indications

 Measurement of body height and weight

 Explain the scan and what to expect to the patient

 Practice breath-holding

 Prepare the skin and place ECG electrode patches

 Place intravenous catheters (1 for non-stress and 1–2 for stress scans, depending on the stress agent)

Clean scanner and room

 Prepare the power injector

 Prepare the ECG leads and coils