Provides a basic MRI protocol and parameters for evaluating cardiac masses in patients with suboptimal echocardiography results.
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Supports MRI as alternative for cardiac mass evaluation when echocardiography is inadequate; leaves open standardization and outcome validation.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) may be indicated in patients who have poor acoustic windows or in whom lesions are incompletely characterized by echocardiography. This unit presents a basic technique for evaluating cardiac masses, with optional contrast‐enhanced sequences for specific indications. The parameters are based on experience on a Siemens 1.5 T Vision or Symphony and should be altered accordingly for different field strengths and machines from different manufacturers.
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