Key result
The 2-element phased array coil imaged 92.6% of coronary segments compared to 83.7% and 76.3% for the surface and cardiac phased array coils, respectively, providing improved image quality and SNR.
Cross-Sectional (n=14)
Blinded observers
No
Absolute Event Rate: 92.6% vs 83.7%
p-value: p=0.002
A custom-made 2-element phased array coil provides an inexpensive and accessible method for performing high-resolution MR coronary angiography outside of advanced imaging centers.
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May expand coronary MRA access beyond advanced centers; leaves open validation for diagnostic accuracy and outcomes.
Nguyen et al. (2009) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy volunteers (MR Coronary Angiography) (n=14). 2-element phased array coil vs. 5-inch surface coil and cardiac phased array coil was evaluated on Anatomic coverage (percentage of coronary segments imaged) (p=0.002). The 2-element phased array coil imaged 92.6% of coronary segments compared to 83.7% and 76.3% for the surface and cardiac phased array coils, respectively, providing improved image quality and SNR.
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