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Moscatelli S, Leo I, Bianco F, Borrelli N, Beltrami M, Garofalo M, Milano EG, Bisaccia G, Iellamo F, Bassareo PP, Pradhan A, Cimini A, Perrone MA. The Role of Multimodality Imaging in Pediatric Cardiomyopathies. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4866. [PMID: 37510983 PMCID: PMC10381492 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12144866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
Abstract
Cardiomyopathies are a heterogeneous group of myocardial diseases representing the first cause of heart transplantation in children. Diagnosing and classifying the different phenotypes can be challenging, particularly in this age group, where cardiomyopathies are often overlooked until the onset of severe symptoms. Cardiovascular imaging is crucial in the diagnostic pathway, from screening to classification and follow-up assessment. Several imaging modalities have been proven to be helpful in this field, with echocardiography undoubtedly representing the first imaging approach due to its low cost, lack of radiation, and wide availability. However, particularly in this clinical context, echocardiography may not be able to differentiate from cardiomyopathies with similar phenotypes and is often complemented with cardiovascular magnetic resonance. The latter allows a radiation-free differentiation between different phenotypes with unique myocardial tissue characterization, thus identifying the presence and extent of myocardial fibrosis. Nuclear imaging and computed tomography have a complementary role, although they are less used in daily clinical practice due to the concern related to the use of radiation in pediatric patients. However, these modalities may have some advantages in evaluating children with cardiomyopathies. This paper aims to review the strengths and limitations of each imaging modality in evaluating pediatric patients with suspected or known cardiomyopathies.
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- Sara Moscatelli
- Inherited Cardiovascular Diseases, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London WC1N 3JH, UK
- Paediatric Cardiology Department, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London SW3 5NP, UK
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Magna Graecia University, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
- Cardiology Department, CMR Unit, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, Guys' and St. Thomas' NHS Trust, London SW3 5NP, UK
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- Cardiovascular Sciences Department-AOU "Ospedali Riuniti", 60126 Ancona, Italy
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- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, A.O. dei Colli, Monaldi Hospital, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Careggi University Hospital, 50134 Florence, Italy
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- Centre for Cardiovascular Imaging, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London WC1N 3JH, UK
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- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, "G.d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology and Cardio Lab, Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- School of Medicine, University College of Dublin, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital and Children's Health Ireland Crumlin, D07 R2WY Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Cardiology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow 226003, India
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- Nuclear Medicine Unit, St. Salvatore Hospital, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology and Cardio Lab, Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
- Clinical Pathways and Epidemiology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy
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Mesropyan N, Isaak A, Dabir D, Hart C, Faron A, Endler C, Kravchenko D, Katemann C, Pieper CC, Kuetting D, Attenberger UI, Luetkens JA. Free-breathing high resolution modified Dixon steady-state angiography with compressed sensing for the assessment of the thoracic vasculature in pediatric patients with congenital heart disease. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson 2021; 23:117. [PMID: 34689811 PMCID: PMC8543883 DOI: 10.1186/s12968-021-00810-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cardiovascular magnetic resonance angiography (CMRA) is a non-invasive imaging modality of choice in pediatric patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). This study was aimed to evaluate the diagnostic utility of a respiratory- and electrocardiogram-gated steady-state CMRA with modified Dixon (mDixon) fat suppression technique and compressed sensing in comparison to standard first-pass CMRA in pediatric patients with CHD at 3 T. METHODS In this retrospective single center study, pediatric CHD patients who underwent CMR with first-pass CMRA followed by mDixon steady-state CMRA at 3 T were analyzed. Image quality using a Likert scale from 5 (excellent) to 1 (non-diagnostic) and quality of fat suppression were assessed in consensus by two readers. Blood-to-tissue contrast and quantitative measurements of the thoracic vasculature were assessed separately by two readers. CMRA images were reevaluated by two readers for additional findings, which could be identified only on either one of the CMRA types. Paired Student t test, Wilcoxon test, and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS 32 patients with CHD (3.3 ± 1.7 years, 13 female) were included. Overall image quality of steady-state mDixon CMRA was higher compared to first-pass CMRA (4.5 ± 0.5 vs. 3.3 ± 0.5; P < 0.001). Blood-to-tissue contrast ratio of steady-state mDixon CMRA was comparable to first-pass CMRA (7.85 ± 4.75 vs. 6.35 ± 2.23; P = 0.133). Fat suppression of steady-state mDixon CMRA was perfect in 30/32 (94%) cases. Vessel diameters were greater in first-pass CMRA compared to steady-state mDixon CMRA with the greatest differences at the level of pulmonary arteries and veins (e.g., right pulmonary artery for reader 1: 10.4 ± 2.4 vs. 9.9 ± 2.3 mm, P < 0.001). Interobserver agreement was higher for steady-state mDixon CMRA for all measurements compared to first-pass CMRA (ICCs > 0.92). In 9/32 (28%) patients, 10 additional findings were identified on mDixon steady-state CMRA (e.g., partial anomalous venous return, abnormalities of coronary arteries, subclavian artery stenosis), which were not depicted using first-pass CMRA. CONCLUSIONS Steady-state mDixon CMRA offers a robust fat suppression, a high image quality, and diagnostic utility for the assessment of the thoracic vasculature in pediatric CHD patients.
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- Narine Mesropyan
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg- Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
- Quantitative Imaging Lab Bonn (QILaB), Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg- Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
- Quantitative Imaging Lab Bonn (QILaB), Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg- Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
- Quantitative Imaging Lab Bonn (QILaB), Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg- Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg- Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
- Quantitative Imaging Lab Bonn (QILaB), Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg- Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
- Quantitative Imaging Lab Bonn (QILaB), Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg- Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
- Quantitative Imaging Lab Bonn (QILaB), Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg- Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg- Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
- Quantitative Imaging Lab Bonn (QILaB), Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg- Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg- Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany.
- Quantitative Imaging Lab Bonn (QILaB), Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany.
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Kourtidou S, Jones MR, Moore RA, Tretter JT, Ollberding NJ, Crotty EJ, Rattan MS, Fleck RJ, Taylor MD. mDixon ECG-gated 3-dimensional cardiovascular magnetic resonance angiography in patients with congenital cardiovascular disease. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson 2019; 21:52. [PMID: 31391061 PMCID: PMC6686451 DOI: 10.1186/s12968-019-0554-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2018] [Accepted: 06/14/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) angiography (CMRA) is an important non-invasive imaging tool for congenital heart disease (CHD) and aortopathy patients. The conventional 3D balanced steady-state free precession (bSSFP) sequence is often confounded by imaging artifacts. We sought to compare the respiratory navigated and electrocardiogram (ECG) gated modified Dixon (mDixon) CMRA sequence to conventional non-gated dynamic multi-phase contrast enhanced CMRA (CE-CMRA) and bSSFP across a variety of diagnoses. METHODS We included 24 patients with CHD or aortopathy with CMR performed between September 2017 to December 2017. Each patient had undergone CE-CMRA, followed by a bSSFP and mDixon angiogram. Patients with CMR-incompatible implants or contraindications to contrast were excluded. The studies were rated according to image quality at a scale from 1 (poor) to 4 (excellent) based on diagnostic adequacy, artifact burden, vascular border delineation, myocardium-blood pool contrast, and visualization of pulmonary and systemic veins and coronaries. Contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR), signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and quantitative vascular measurements were compared between the two gated sequences. Bland-Altman plots were generated to compare paired measures. RESULTS All scans were diagnostically adequate. Mean (SD) quality scores were 3.4 (0.7) for the mDixon, 3.2 (0.5) for the bSSFP and 3.4 (0.5) for the CE-CMRA. Qualitatively, the intracardiac anatomy and myocardium-blood pool definition were better in the bSSFP; however, mDixon images showed enhanced vessel wall sharpness with less blurring surrounding the anatomical borders distally. Coronary origins were identified in all cases. Pulmonary veins were visualized in 92% of mDixon sequences, 75% of bSSFP and 96% of CE-CMRA. Similarly, neck veins were identified in 92, 83 and 96% respectively. Artifacts prevented vascular measurement in 6/192 (3%) and 4/192 (2%) of total vascular measurements for the mDixon and bSSFP, respectively. However, the size of signal void and field distortion were significantly worse in the latter, particularly for flow and metal induced artifacts. CONCLUSION In patients with congenital heart disease, ECG gated mDixon angiography yields high fidelity vascular images including better delineation of head and neck vasculature and pulmonary veins and fewer artifacts than the comparable bSSFP sequence. It should be considered as the preferred strategy for successful CHD imaging in patients with valve stenosis, vascular stents, or metallic implants.
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- Soultana Kourtidou
- Weil Cornell Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology, 525 East 68th St, F-677, New York, NY 10065 USA
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- St. David’s Medical Center, 919 East 32nd Street, Austin, TX 78705 USA
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- The Heart Institute, Department of Pediatrics, David’s Medical Center, 919 East 32nd Street, Austin, TX 78705 USA
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- The Heart Institute, Department of Pediatrics, David’s Medical Center, 919 East 32nd Street, Austin, TX 78705 USA
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- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229 USA
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- Department of Radiology, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229 USA
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- Department of Radiology, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229 USA
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- Department of Radiology, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229 USA
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- The Heart Institute, Department of Pediatrics, David’s Medical Center, 919 East 32nd Street, Austin, TX 78705 USA
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Krishnamurthy R, Cheong B, Muthupillai R. Tools for cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther 2014; 4:104-25. [PMID: 24834409 DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2223-3652.2014.03.06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2013] [Accepted: 02/08/2014] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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In less than fifteen years, as a non-invasive imaging option, cardiovascular MR has grown from a being a mere curiosity to becoming a widely used clinical tool for evaluating cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMRI) is now routinely used to study myocardial structure, cardiac function, macro vascular blood flow, myocardial perfusion, and myocardial viability. For someone entering the field of cardiac MR, this rapid pace of development in the field of CMRI might make it difficult to identify a cohesive starting point. In this brief review, we have attempted to summarize the key cardiovascular imaging techniques that have found widespread clinical acceptance. In particular, we describe the essential cardiac and respiratory gating techniques that form the backbone of all cardiovascular imaging methods. It is followed by four sections that discuss: (I) the gradient echo techniques that are used to assess ventricular function; (II) black-blood turbo spin echo (SE) methods used for morphologic assessment of the heart; (III) phase-contrast based techniques for the assessment of blood flow; and (IV) CMR methods for the assessment of myocardial ischemia and viability. In each section, we briefly summarize technical considerations relevant to the clinical use of these techniques, followed by practical information for its clinical implementation. In each of those four areas, CMRI is considered either as the benchmark imaging modality against which the diagnostic performance of other imaging modalities are compared against, or provides a complementary capability to existing imaging techniques. We have deliberately avoided including cutting-edge CMR imaging techniques practiced at few academic centers, and restricted our discussion to methods that are widely used and are likely to be available in a clinical setting. Our hope is that this review would propel an interested reader toward more comprehensive reviews in the literature.
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- Ramkumar Krishnamurthy
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, CHI St. Luke's Health, Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, CHI St. Luke's Health, Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, CHI St. Luke's Health, Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
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Cay S, Cay N, Canpolat U, Ozeke O, Sensoy B. Diagnostic dilemmas for underlying pathophysiology of arrhythmias originating from the right ventricle. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J 2014; 14:99-100. [PMID: 24669110 PMCID: PMC3952610 DOI: 10.1016/s0972-6292(16)30737-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- Serkan Cay
- Department of Cardiology, Yuksek Ihtisas Heart-Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Yildirim Beyazit University, Faculty of Medicine, Ataturk Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Yuksek Ihtisas Heart-Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Yuksek Ihtisas Heart-Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Yuksek Ihtisas Heart-Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Shaheen F, Iqbal K, Hafeez I, Choh NA, Tramboo NA, Lone A, Iqbal S, Ahmed W, Gupta A. Clinico-radiological profile of arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia at a tertiary care center: Two year experience. J Saudi Heart Assoc 2013; 25:79-84. [PMID: 24174851 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsha.2013.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2013] [Revised: 03/06/2013] [Accepted: 03/07/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Arrythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD/C) refers to fibro fatty infiltration replacement of ventricular myocardium especially that of right ventricle. The clinical presentation varies from asymptomatic state to ventricular tachycardia, heart failure and even sudden death. Diagnosis is established using modified ARVD/C taskforce criteria. Among all the various modalities of diagnosis, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) gives most comprehensive evaluation of both morphological and functional abnormalities in this disease. MRI may not only obviate need for myocardial biopsy but also give insights into the nature of disease like presence of left ventricular myocardial involvement. We present our 2 years experience of ARVD/C patents who were admitted in our center and in whom diagnosis of ARVD/C was supported by excellent MR imaging. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study was conducted by Department of Radiology and Cardiology SKIMS, a tertiary care center for a period of 2 years. Patients with suspected ARVD/C based on clinical, electrophysiological and echocardiographic findings were subjected to MR imaging. Patients were excluded if they had history metallic implants, claustrophobia or were uncooperative. In this study stress was laid on diagnostic role of MRI in ARVD/C. RESULTS The median age at presentation was 31 years (range 21-43 years). 80% of patients were males. Most common clinical presentation was palpatations (40%). Syncope was present in 27% and heart failure in 13%. EKG suggestive of ARVD was seen in 87%. Echocardiographic features suggestive of ARVD/C was seen in all 15 patients. Family history of premature sudden death less than 35 years old was present in one patient only. MRI evidence classical for ARVD/C was seen in 80%. CONCLUSION Demographic features and mode of presentation of our patients is consistent with what has been rest of the world. We performed MRI in all patients to increase the specificity of our diagnosis. MR imaging allows a three-dimensional evaluation of the right ventricle and provides the most important anatomic, functional, and morphologic criteria for diagnosis of ARVD/C within one single study. MR imaging appears to be the optimal imaging technique for detection and follow-up of clinically suspected ARVD/C.
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- Feroze Shaheen
- Department of Radiology, Shere-Kashmir-Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, Srinagar, J&K 190 011
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Biglands JD, Radjenovic A, Ridgway JP. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance physics for clinicians: Part II. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson 2012; 14:66. [PMID: 22995744 PMCID: PMC3533879 DOI: 10.1186/1532-429x-14-66] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2012] [Accepted: 09/13/2012] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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This is the second of two reviews that is intended to cover the essential aspects of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) physics in a way that is understandable and relevant to clinicians using CMR in their daily practice. Starting with the basic pulse sequences and contrast mechanisms described in part I, it briefly discusses further approaches to accelerate image acquisition. It then continues by showing in detail how the contrast behaviour of black blood fast spin echo and bright blood cine gradient echo techniques can be modified by adding rf preparation pulses to derive a number of more specialised pulse sequences. The simplest examples described include T2-weighted oedema imaging, fat suppression and myocardial tagging cine pulse sequences. Two further important derivatives of the gradient echo pulse sequence, obtained by adding preparation pulses, are used in combination with the administration of a gadolinium-based contrast agent for myocardial perfusion imaging and the assessment of myocardial tissue viability using a late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) technique. These two imaging techniques are discussed in more detail, outlining the basic principles of each pulse sequence, the practical steps required to achieve the best results in a clinical setting and, in the case of perfusion, explaining some of the factors that influence current approaches to perfusion image analysis. The key principles of contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography (CE-MRA) are also explained in detail, especially focusing on timing of the acquisition following contrast agent bolus administration, and current approaches to achieving time resolved MRA. Alternative MRA techniques that do not require the use of an endogenous contrast agent are summarised, and the specialised pulse sequence used to image the coronary arteries, using respiratory navigator gating, is described in detail. The article concludes by explaining the principle behind phase contrast imaging techniques which create images that represent the phase of the MR signal rather than the magnitude. It is shown how this principle can be used to generate velocity maps by designing gradient waveforms that give rise to a relative phase change that is proportional to velocity. Choice of velocity encoding range and key pitfalls in the use of this technique are discussed.
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- John D Biglands
- Division of Medical Physics, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
- Department of Medical Physics and Engineering, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, 1st Floor, Bexley Wing, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, LS9 7TF, UK
- Multidisciplinary Cardiovascular Research Centre, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- NIHR-Leeds Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Unit and Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
- Multidisciplinary Cardiovascular Research Centre, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Medical Physics and Engineering, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, 1st Floor, Bexley Wing, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, LS9 7TF, UK
- Multidisciplinary Cardiovascular Research Centre, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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ECG-gated multiecho Dixon fat-water separation in cardiac MRI: advantages over conventional fat-saturated imaging. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2012; 199:W74-83. [PMID: 22733934 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.11.7759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this pictorial essay is to explore the advantages of multiecho Dixon fat-water separation techniques in cardiac MRI. The clinical indications, potential artifacts, and imaging findings with this technique are reviewed. CONCLUSION Multiecho Dixon fat-water separation can be used to help characterize cardiac masses, evaluate for myocardial lipomatous infiltration, and diagnose pericarditis. Advantages over conventional fat-saturation techniques include fewer artifacts from background inhomogeneity, improved contrast of microscopic fat, and capability for use in combination with cine and contrast-enhanced imaging.
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Cardiac imaging in right ventricular cardiomyopathy/dysplasia—how does cardiac imaging assist in understanding the morphologic, functional, and electrical changes of the heart in this disease? J Electrocardiol 2009; 42:137.e1-10. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2008.12.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2008] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Jain A, Tandri H, Calkins H, Bluemke DA. Role of cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging in arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson 2008; 10:32. [PMID: 18570661 PMCID: PMC2483704 DOI: 10.1186/1532-429x-10-32] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2008] [Accepted: 06/20/2008] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) is a genetic cardiomyopathy characterized clinically by ventricular arrhythmias and progressive right ventricular (RV) dysfunction. The histopathologic hallmark is fibro-fatty replacement of RV myocardium. It is inherited in an autosomal pattern with variable penetrance. ARVD is unique in that it most commonly presents in young, otherwise healthy and highly athletic individuals. The cause of ARVD is not well-known but recent evidence suggests strongly that it is a disease of desmosomal dysfunction. The disease involvement is not limited only to the RV as left ventricle (LV) has also been reportedly affected. Diagnosis of ARVD is challenging and is currently based upon a multi-disciplinary work-up of the patient as defined by the Task Force. Currently, implanted cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) are routinely used to prevent sudden death in patients with ARVD. Cardiovascular MR is an important non-invasive diagnostic modality that allows both qualitative and quantitative evaluation of RV. This article reviews the genetics of ARVD, current status and role of CMR in the diagnosis of ARVD and LV involvement in ARVD.
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- Aditya Jain
- Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Division of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Masci PG, Dymarkowski S, Bogaert J. The role of cardiovascular magnetic resonance in the diagnosis and management of cardiomyopathies. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2008; 9:435-49. [DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0b013e32827ab49f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Tandri H, Castillo E, Ferrari VA, Nasir K, Dalal D, Bomma C, Calkins H, Bluemke DA. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia. J Am Coll Cardiol 2006; 48:2277-84. [PMID: 17161260 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.07.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 148] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2006] [Revised: 07/06/2006] [Accepted: 07/12/2006] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to determine interobserver agreement for interpretation of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations of arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) and to determine sensitivity and specificity of fat detection versus functional parameters measured by MRI. BACKGROUND The interobserver variability of MRI and the relative importance of different MRI parameters (fat detection, regional and global right ventricular [RV] function) for ARVD diagnosis is unknown. METHODS Two experienced observers blinded to the clinical history independently analyzed MRI datasets obtained from 40 patients evaluated for ARVD. Twenty normal subjects underwent MRI and served as control subjects. The MRI scans were performed according to a standard protocol on a 1.5-T scanner. The observers reported on fat infiltration, global and regional RV function, myocardial thinning, and chamber dilatation qualitatively. The RV volumes were measured on the cine sequences. RESULTS Interobserver kappa scores for fat infiltration, global and regional RV function, wall thinning, and RV outflow dilatation were 0.74, 0.94, 0.89, 0.93, and 0.93, respectively. Correlation coefficients between observers for RV end-diastolic volume, end-systolic volume, and ejection fraction were 0.93, 0.94, and 0.95, respectively (p < 0.001). Fifteen patients were diagnosed with ARVD using Task Force criteria. Sensitivity of fat infiltration, RV enlargement, and regional RV dysfunction for diagnosing ARVD was 84%, 68%, and 78%, and specificity was 79%, 96%, and 94%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Qualitative assessment of RV structure and function is highly reproducible for experienced observers. Among the qualitative parameters, fat infiltration is less reproducible and lacks specificity compared with RV kinetic abnormalities.
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- Harikrishna Tandri
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Fieno DS, Saouaf R, Thomson LEJ, Abidov A, Friedman JD, Berman DS. Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance of Primary Tumors of the Heart: A Review. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson 2006; 8:839-53. [PMID: 17060107 DOI: 10.1080/10976640600777975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Overall, the prevalence of primary cardiac neoplasms is approximately 0.3% and these masses should be distinguished from the myriad of other primary and secondary processes that can occur in the heart. Tumors within, attached to, or near the heart can cause direct cardiac damage, can result in thrombus formation, can compromise blood flow and can embolize distally. Hence, proper diagnosis is clinically important. It has been suggested that cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging is a useful tool for diagnosing and characterizing cardiac tumors. In this report, we present a case example of a patient with a large, mobile right atrial myxoma imaged by CMR with results of histopathologic analysis after excision. We also demonstrate the utilization of CMR for characterization of cardiac lesions, review the basic characteristics of primary cardiac neoplasms, provide an overview of published cases describing use of CMR, and give suggested guidelines for imaging of cardiac masses with emphasis on diagnosis of cardiac tumors. CMR is an important technique for diagnosing and characterizing cardiac tumors.
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- David S Fieno
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Department of Medicine and Imaging, Los Angeles, California 90048, USA
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Haghjoo M, Arya A, Alizadeh A, Sadr-Ameli MA. Bidirectional ventricular tachycardia and fatty infiltration of the anterior right ventricular free wall. Cardiol Rev 2006; 14:e5-7. [PMID: 16788324 DOI: 10.1097/01.crd.0000181625.37237.cb] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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We report a 52-year-old woman with palpitations and syncope. Holter recording revealed runs of bidirectional ventricular tachycardia, and magnetic resonance imaging showed thickening and fatty infiltration of the right ventricle with normal cardiac chamber size and no wall motion abnormalities.
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- Majid Haghjoo
- Department of Pacemaker and Electrophysiology, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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O'Regan DP, Schmitz SA. Establishing a clinical cardiac MRI service. Clin Radiol 2006; 61:211-24. [PMID: 16488203 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2005.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2005] [Revised: 10/27/2005] [Accepted: 10/29/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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After several years of research development cardiovascular MRI has evolved into a widely accepted clinical tool. It offers important diagnostic and prognostic information for a variety of clinical indications, which include ischaemic heart disease, cardiomyopathies, valvular dysfunction and congenital heart disorders. It is a safe non-invasive technique that employs a variety of imaging sequences optimized for temporal or spatial resolution, tissue-specific contrast, flow quantification or angiography. Cardiac MRI offers specific advantages over conventional imaging techniques for a significant number of patients. The demand for cardiac MRI studies from cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists and other referrers is likely to continue to rise with pressure for more widespread local service provision. Setting up a cardiac MRI service requires careful consideration regarding funding issues and how it will be integrated with existing service provision. The purchase of cardiac phased array coils, monitoring equipment and software upgrades must also be considered, as well as the training needs of those involved. The choice of appropriate imaging protocols will be guided by operator experience, clinical indication and equipment capability, and is likely to evolve as the service develops. Post-processing and offline analysis form a significant part of the time taken to report studies and an efficient method of providing quantitative reports is an important requirement. Collaboration between radiologists and cardiologists is needed to develop a successful service and multi-disciplinary meetings are key component of this. This review will explore these issues from our perspective of a new clinical cardiac MRI service operating over its first year in a teaching hospital imaging department.
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- D P O'Regan
- Imaging Sciences Department, MRC Clinical Sciences Centre, Hammersmith Hospital Campus, Imperial College, London, UK.
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Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy is recognized as an important cause of death in young patients, particularly athletes. In the past 5 years, cardiac MRI techniques have evolved rapidly in an attempt to improve the noninvasive diagnosis of this disorder. Steady-state free precession sequences and more rapid fat saturation techniques have permitted a comprehensive and well-tolerated examination. The first formal testing of diagnostic accuracy among a broad range of readers has recently been completed. Despite these advances, limited spatial resolution and interobserver variability have prevented successful implementation of these methods. Future approaches may include high-field imaging at 3 Tesla, and viability imaging to improve diagnostic accuracy.
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- Victor A Ferrari
- Department of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine Division, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 9014 E. Gates Pavilion, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19014, USA.
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