Key result
Coronary magnetic resonance vein imaging using magnetization transfer and gradient-echo sequences during end-systole provided superior contrast enhancement compared to T2 preparation and SSFP.
Why the study?
What are the optimal CMR techniques and protocols for imaging coronary venous anatomy in healthy and CHF subjects?
What are the optimal CMR techniques and protocols for imaging coronary venous anatomy in healthy and CHF subjects?
For CMR imaging of coronary veins to guide CRT, a protocol using magnetization transfer, GRE sequences, and end-systolic timing provides optimal contrast and robustness.
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May guide end-systolic MT-GRE selection for coronary vein CMR; leaves open prospective validation for CRT guidance in CHF.
Nezafat et al. (2007) studied Congestive heart failure. Coronary magnetic resonance (CMR) vein imaging was evaluated on Contrast enhancement and imaging robustness. Coronary magnetic resonance vein imaging using magnetization transfer and gradient-echo sequences during end-systole provided superior contrast enhancement compared to T2 preparation and SSFP.
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