| MRI and echocardiography: how do they compare in adults? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9682302 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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TTE with color flow imaging remains the most appropriate initial method for imaging CHD in adults. In many patients with minor abnormalities, this will be the only imaging required. For complicated intracardiac anomalies not well shown by TTE, TEE or MRI are usually adequate with the choice of technique being dependent on the availability of appropriate equipment and expertise. For great vessel abnormalities, further evaluation with MRI and MRA is most appropriate. In patients suspected of having significant systemic or pulmonary venous abnormalities or abnormalities of the aortic arch, MRI and MRA should be regarded as the definitive imaging technique. MRI and MRA are robust methods for evaluating intracardiac disease and can provide accurate information on cardiac chamber anatomy relationships, valvar lesions, and shunts. However, in most patients, this information is provided more rapidly and cost effectively by color Doppler echocardiography. |
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Authors:
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G G Hartnell; M Notarianni |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Seminars in roentgenology Volume: 33 ISSN: 0037-198X ISO Abbreviation: Semin Roentgenol Publication Date: 1998 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-10-28 Completed Date: 1998-10-28 Revised Date: 2009-11-11 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0053252 Medline TA: Semin Roentgenol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 252-61 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA 02215, USA. |
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Adult Echocardiography* Echocardiography, Doppler, Color Echocardiography, Transesophageal Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnosis* Humans Image Processing, Computer-Assisted Magnetic Resonance Angiography Magnetic Resonance Imaging* Sensitivity and Specificity |
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