Building an interventional cardiac MRI (iCMR) program involves both facility upgrades and specialized equipment investments. Hospitals typically budget for MRI room modifications—such as RF shielding, waveguides, and ergonomic control layouts—along with Imricor’s MR-conditional EP systems and catheters. Operational costs include disposable devices, staff training, and service agreements for the capital equipment.
Hospitals measure ROI by combining several factors: decreased repeat procedures, lower occupational-health costs, improved staff retention, and the ability to attract new referral streams with an advanced, radiation-free facility. MRI guidance also streamlines decision-making during procedures, which can reduce case times and increase lab throughput. Over time, these gains can make iCMR programs cost-competitive with conventional EP labs while producing safe and effective clinical outcomes.