Applications

1713 – Cardiac MRI in the diagnosis of myocarditis

Find out about the service or technology in this application and the medical condition it addresses. You can also view the application documents, the deadlines for providing consultation input and the outcome of the application when the MSAC process is complete.

  • Status Complete
  • Type New application
  • Pre-PASC consultation Closed
  • Pre-MSAC consultation Closed
  • Outcome Partially supported

Application details

Reason for application

New MBS item.

Service or technology in this application

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the heart to detect myocardial tissue using both non-contrast and contrast-enhanced techniques. The images can be used to detect myocardial inflammation, scars and/or necrosis.

Type: Investigative

Medical condition this application addresses

Myocarditis is an inflammatory condition of the heart muscle. Myocarditis may be triggered by infection and autoimmune conditions, which includes drug reactions.

Symptoms of myocarditis can include chest pain, shortness of breath, and swelling on the legs and ankles. Symptoms can present like those of a heart attack or heart failure.

Consultation survey and deadlines

  • PASC consultation: Closed
  • MSAC consultation: Closed Friday 16 February 2024

Meetings to consider this application

  • PASC meeting: 
    • 11–12 August 2022
    • 8–9 December 2022
  • ESC meeting: 15–16 February 2024
  • MSAC meeting: 4–5 April 2024