Abstract
The superb spatial and temporal resolution of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR), as well as its reproducibility and independence from patient body habitus and acoustic window, make it an excellent tool for not only diagnostic assessment but also follow-up of valvular heart disease (VHD) patients to determine the optimal time for intervention. This article reviews the anatomy and pulse sequences used to assess these patients and provides an approach for CMR valvular assessment. In addition, it reviews the role of CMR in the assessment of patients with VHD.
Highlights
Echocardiography remains the first line of imaging assessment for valvular heart disease (VHD) because of its wide availability, portability and low cost
Recent developments in real-time 3D echocardiography have improved the imaging of native valve anatomy and the quantification of valve geometry and function.[1]
The superb spatial and temporal resolution of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR), as well as its reproducibility and independence from patient body habitus and acoustic window, make it an excellent tool for diagnostic assessment and follow-up of these patients to determine the optimal time for intervention.[3]
Summary
Read online: Scan this QR code with your smart phone or mobile device to read online. The superb spatial and temporal resolution of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR), as well as its reproducibility and independence from patient body habitus and acoustic window, make it an excellent tool for diagnostic assessment and follow-up of valvular heart disease (VHD) patients to determine the optimal time for intervention. This article reviews the anatomy and pulse sequences used to assess these patients and provides an approach for CMR valvular assessment. It reviews the role of CMR in the assessment of patients with VHD
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