MR imaging of double-outlet right ventricle

Akins, E. W.; Martin, TD; Ja, Alexander; Dg, Knauf; Be, Victorica

doi:10.2214/ajr.152.1.128

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“…Detailed imaging is therefore mandatory to assess the anatomical relations and ventricular physiology before deciding surgical strategy for a biventricular or single ventricular repair. CMR has replaced invasive cardiac catheterization for this cause and has been shown to correlate very well with surgical findings in investigating the exact position of great arteries and their relationship to the VSD [106,107]. The 3-D isotropic CMR is ideal for assessing this complex type of anatomy.…”

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The Role of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance in Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease

Ntsinjana

Hughes

2011

Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance

141

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Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) has expanded its role in the diagnosis and management of congenital heart disease (CHD) and acquired heart disease in pediatric patients. Ongoing technological advancements in both data acquisition and data presentation have enabled CMR to be integrated into clinical practice with increasing understanding of the advantages and limitations of the technique by pediatric cardiologists and congenital heart surgeons. Importantly, the combination of exquisite 3D anatomy with physiological data enables CMR to provide a unique perspective for the management of many patients with CHD. Imaging small children with CHD is challenging, and in this article we will review the technical adjustments, imaging protocols and application of CMR in the pediatric population.

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The Role of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance in Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease

Ntsinjana

Hughes

2011

Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance

141

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“…Preoperative morphologic analysis of double outlet right ventricle, cardinal for surgical planning, has been the subject of many MRI studies [1,11,72,79,86,124,126]. Another morphologic abnormality, among many, where depiction by MRI has proven valuable is anomalous pulmonary venous connection (Figures 7a to 7d) [23,48,58,117].…”

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Congenital Heart Disease. Evaluation of Anatomy and Function by MRI

Rebergen¹,

Roos

2000

Herz

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With the increasing number of patients surviving after therapeutic intervention for congenital heart disease (CHD), accurate and frequent follow-up of their morphologic and functional cardiovascular status is required, preferably with a noninvasive imaging technique. Echocardiography, either transthoracic or transesophageal, has been the first choice for this purpose, and will probably keep that status, at least in a large segment of the CHD spectrum. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an established method for high-resolution visualization of cardiovascular morphology. In the past decade, newer MRI techniques have been developed that allow functional evaluation of CHD patients. Particularly the introduction of breath-hold imaging, contrast-enhanced MRA and user-friendly computer software for image analysis may move functional MRI of CHD from the science laboratory to clinical use. It is already evident that MRI is superior to echocardiography in certain areas of limited echocardiographic access, such as the pulmonary artery branches and the aortic arch in adult patients. But MRI has also a unique potential for accurate volumetric analysis of ventricular function and cardiovascular blood flow, without any geometric assumptions. If supported by increased cooperation between cardiologists and radiologists, MRI will grow into a useful noninvasive imaging tool that, together with echocardiography, will obviate the need for invasive catheter studies for diagnostic purposes.

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