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Multiplane magnetic resonance imaging of the heart and major vessels: studies in normal volunteers.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  6608219     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The feasibility of magnetic resonance imaging for defining anatomy of internal cardiac structures and major blood vessels was assessed in 14 normal subjects. Both electrocardiogram-gated and standard spin-echo images were obtained. The R-R interval determined the pulse repetition times in gated sequences. Gated images provided better visualization of internal cardiac morphology and of upper mediastinal vessels than did nongated images. Trabecular detail and components of the mitral valve could be resolved. All segments of the left ventricular wall could be evaluated by combining axial, coronal, and sagittal images. Gated acquisition of magnetic resonance images did not increase imaging time; five transverse slices of the left ventricle were obtained in 6.0-8.5 min. The good image quality, ease of gated acquisition, large field of view, capability of direct imaging in multiple planes, and noninvasiveness of the technique suggest that it will be an important imaging method in cardiovascular disease.
Authors:
C B Higgins; D Stark; M McNamara; P Lanzer; L E Crooks; L Kaufman
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  AJR. American journal of roentgenology     Volume:  142     ISSN:  0361-803X     ISO Abbreviation:  AJR Am J Roentgenol     Publication Date:  1984 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1984-04-13     Completed Date:  1984-04-13     Revised Date:  2008-02-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7708173     Medline TA:  AJR Am J Roentgenol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  661-7     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aorta / anatomy & histology*
Coronary Vessels / anatomy & histology*
Female
Heart / anatomy & histology*
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / diagnostic use*,  methods
Male
Mediastinum / blood supply
Middle Aged
Pulmonary Artery / anatomy & histology*
Reference Values
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
HV 02928/HV/NHLBI NIH HHS

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