Quantitative detection of changes in regional wall motion using real time strain-encoded cardiovascular magnetic resonance

Optimized cardiac functional MRI of small-animal models of cancer radiation therapy

“…These techniques provide additional features, for example, the capability of measuring throughplane strain in one heartbeat with SENC, high-sensitivity strain measurement from the phase-encoded DENSE images, and using conventional cine images for measuring strain without the need for additional imaging sequences, as in MRI feature tracking. In this regard, the reader is referred to recent studies demonstrating the implementation of advanced strain imaging techniques and their clinical value for early detection of HF development [26][27][28][29].…”

The future of CMR: All-in-one vs. real-time CMR (Part 2)

“…Real-time imaging can be used to assess for intentional changes in physiology during exercise [7] , [8] , respiratory-maneuvers [9] , [10] or pharmaceuticals [11] , for which real-time cine and flow monitoring are key. For example, real-time strain imaging with a strain-encoded (SENC) acquisition can be used to identify ischemia [12] using a stress/rest protocol. The response of ventricular septal curvature to respiration can indicate pathologic ventricular coupling, as found in constrictive pericarditis [13] .…”

“…Real-time CMR combined with a streamlined exam might improve accessibility and cost-effectiveness of CMR further. Furthermore, work is underway to develop real-time monitoring of physiological changes, which may lead to new diagnostic tests for CMR [7] , [8] , [9] , [10] , [12] , [108] .…”