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To assess the feasibility and diagnostic advantages of acquiring electrocardiographically gated cardiac magnetic resonance images aligned with the intrinsic axes of the heart and aorta.

December 1, 1985American Journal of Roentgenology

Magnetic resonance imaging of the heart using image planes oriented to cardiac axes: experience with 100 cases

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RDRE DinsmoreDeaconess Hospital GWGL WismerHarvard University Press SMSW Miller

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Observational study demonstrates improved anatomical and functional evaluation in patients with cardiac conditions, indicating benefits of orienting MRI planes to intrinsic cardiac axes.

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To assess the feasibility and diagnostic advantages of acquiring electrocardiographically gated cardiac magnetic resonance images aligned with the intrinsic axes of the heart and aorta.
Acquired electrocardiographically gated magnetic resonance images in 100 patients presenting with various cardiac diagnoses (N=100).
Combined specific patient positioning with adjustments to the magnetic gradient angle to generate planes oriented along the true anatomical axes of the heart and aorta.
Cardiovascular anatomy was visualized with qualitative improvements compared to conventional orthogonal imaging planes.
Assessment of cardiac chamber dimensions and functional performance demonstrated clear qualitative advantages over standard orthogonal orientations.

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Dinsmore et al. (1985) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7ce0060eb18aa3c85aed16 https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.145.6.1177

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Observational study demonstrates improved anatomical and functional evaluation in patients with cardiac conditions, indicating benefits of orienting MRI planes to intrinsic cardiac axes.

Magnetic resonance imaging of the heart using image planes oriented to cardiac axes: experience with 100 cases

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Magnetic resonance imaging of the heart using image planes oriented to cardiac axes: experience with 100 cases

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