Observational study demonstrates the utility of spleen native T1 mapping in children with congenital heart disease, indicating its value for detecting hepatic congestion.
Background: Congestive hepatopathy in congenital heart disease (CHD) can lead to portal hypertension. Liver native T1 relaxation time (LT1) was reported to be associated with elevated central venous pressure and liver injury in CHD. This study investigated the utility of spleen native T1 relaxation time (ST1) in children with CHD, particularly those with Fontan circulation, and its association with hemodynamic parameters and biomarkers of liver injury.
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