Why the study?
Does MR elastography accurately measure shear stiffness compared to a pressure-volume model in a spherical phantom model of the left ventricle?
Population
Spherical phantom constructed using a silicone rubber composite experiencing static and cyclic pressure…
Comparison
Magnetic resonance elastography using a gradient… vs Established pressure-volume (P-V)-based model
Design
Preclinical
Authors
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MRE stiffness estimates validated in LV phantom; leaves open translation to noninvasive myocardial assessment in vivo.
Does MR elastography accurately measure shear stiffness compared to a pressure-volume model in a spherical phantom model of the left ventricle?
MR elastography accurately measures shear stiffness in a spherical phantom model, suggesting its potential as a noninvasive method for assessing myocardial stiffness.
Kolipaka et al. (2009) studied this question.
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