• Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. · Apr 2022

    [Role of cardiovascular magnetic resonance in cardiovascular diagnostics].

    • Jan Gröschel, Ralf Felix Trauzeddel, Edyta Blaszczyk, and Jeanette Schulz-Menger.
    • Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. 2022 Apr 1; 147 (9): 528-537.

    AbstractCardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) has become an accepted method for noninvasive imaging in cardiology. As part of a multimodality concept, this method can contribute valuable diagnostic aspects, often even as a first-choice method in a variety of diseases. Currently the availability is still limited, but the increasing time efficiency, technical stability and the growing competence will lead to more guideline-compliant use. The increase of CMR inclusion into guidelines of various societies is mainly based on the unique selling point of CMR, which is noninvasive myocardial tissue differentiation. In addition to efficient ischemia diagnosis, the ability to differentiate active from chronic inflammatory processes as well as the identification of reversible and irreversible damage are some aspects CMR can offer. New developments are sequences which allow for a parametric assessment of myocardial tissue based on T1- and T2-relaxation times. This is especially useful if the exact pathophysiology is unclear, as it is often the case in left ventricular hypertrophy for example. Next to the noninvasive myocardial tissue characterization CMR allows for quantitative hemodynamic assessment of the heart and the related pathologies. Flows as well as gradients can be quantified based on 2D-flow-sequences. New 4D-sequences are aiming to further characterize blood flow in the heart and the great vessels beyond flow volume and gradients. As with any diagnostic method a qualified application is crucial. In recent years, the technique itself has become much more stable and consensus recommendations of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance are available for the main indications, both for the MRI scan procedure and for the evaluation. Appropriate qualifications and certification opportunities are offered both nationally and internationally.Thieme. All rights reserved.

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