May 31, 2004 marked the opening of the Montreal Heart Institute's new radiology room and magnetic resonance imaging unit. The new MRI is the only one of its kind in Quebec to specifically target cardiovascular imaging.

An investment of $3.3 million was required to make this acquisition. The Quebec government contributed $2 million and the MHI Foundation generously provided the remaining $1.3 million.  This latest technological development consolidates the MHI's position as Quebec's foremost cardiac imaging reference centre.

This versatile high-performance unit will result in less invasive tests for patients (e.g.: no catheterizations), advanced testing options (myocardial perfusion and stress tests) and 3D aortic reconstructions for better surgical planning. All patients with cardiac and cardiovascular problems can directly benefit from these advantages.