• Anatomic delineation of complex CHD is just that–complex. No assumptions should be made regarding anatomy; segments (atria, ventricles, and great vessels), intersegmental connections (atria-to-ventricle and ventricle-to-great vessel), and venous…
• The diagnosis of an intracardiac mass requires definition of location, extent, hemodynamic effect, and tissue characteristics. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is ideally suited to provide this information. • CMR…
• Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is an excellent imaging modality for defining pulmonary venous anatomy before pulmonary vein isolation for treatment of atrial fibrillation. • Pulmonary vein stenosis, a possible…
• Optimal visualization of normal vascular anatomy with magnetic resonance angiography can be achieved with gadolinium-enhanced three-dimensional (3D) techniques, phased array surface coils, and parallel imaging. • Three-dimensional reconstruction techniques…
• Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is the most accurate and comprehensive method available for assessment of left ventricular structure and function. It provides high spatial and temporal resolution and volumetric…
• Knowledge of the anatomy of the heart and in particular the three-dimensional (3D) relationships of the various normal structures is essential. • The heart lies at an oblique and…
• Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) first-pass perfusion has developed considerably in recent years, showing good results in single- and multicenter trials. • CMR first-pass perfusion provides high spatial resolution images…
• Myocardial strain is potentially a better measure of regional contractile function than motion of the endocardial border or tissue velocity, because strain directly quantifies the change in shape of…
• Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) can be used to detect and quantify the most common complications after repair of tetralogy of Fallot. CMR can accurately measure pulmonary regurgitant fraction (phase-contrast…
• Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) allows imaging of the entire RV without interference of ribs or lungs. • Because of high image quality and wide field-of-view, CMR imaging is the…
