Key result
CMR reliably assesses valvular anatomy and ventricular remodelling to guide surgical timing.
Why the study?
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) offers superior spatial and temporal resolution and reproducibility for assessment and follow-up of valvular heart disease (VHD), addressing limitations of echocardiography such as acoustic window dependency and inter-observer variation.
CMR supports reproducible valvular assessment; leaves open whether it improves surgical timing decisions.
The superb spatial and temporal resolution of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR), as well as its reproducibility and independence from patient body habitus and acoustic window, make it an excellent tool for not only diagnostic assessment but also follow-up of valvular heart disease (VHD) patients to determine the optimal time for intervention. This article reviews the anatomy and pulse sequences used to assess these patients and provides an approach for CMR valvular assessment. In addition, it reviews the role of CMR in the assessment of patients with VHD.
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Miranda Durand (2016) conducted a review in Valvular heart disease. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) was evaluated. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging provides highly reproducible assessment of valvular anatomy, function, and ventricular sequelae, aiding in the optimal timing for surgical intervention.
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