Measuring Heart Function with MRI
Author Information
Author(s): Neil Chatterjee, Jeremy Collins, James Carr, Peter J Weale
Primary Institution: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Hypothesis
Can E/A and E/e' ratios measured with phase contrast MRI validate established values from echocardiography?
Conclusion
Phase contrast MRI can provide a complementary approach to assessing left ventricular diastolic function.
Supporting Evidence
- E/A and E/e' ratios were measured using phase contrast MRI.
- The study included 17 healthy volunteers.
- Subjects with E/e' above 8.0 had normal left atrial size.
Takeaway
This study looked at how well a new MRI method can measure heart function compared to the traditional ultrasound method.
Methodology
17 healthy volunteers underwent phase contrast MRI to measure E/A and E/e' ratios, with some subjects excluded due to technical issues.
Limitations
Some subjects were excluded from the analysis due to improper gating and noise issues.
Participant Demographics
Self-reported healthy volunteers.
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