Abstract
Methods We assessed 238 consecutive patients (154 male, mean age 64+/11 years) undergoing adenosine stress cardiac MR in a single center between January 2012 and July 2014. Significant incidental results were defined as any previously unknown non ischemic finding with potential clinical and/or therapeutic implications (all patients had an previous cardiac ultrasound done within the previous 5 months). The exams were performed on a 1.5T MR equipment and according to the SCMR guidelines for a adenosine stress cardiac MR. Interpretation was done by agreement between a Radiologist and a Cardiologist with level III equivalent certification.
Highlights
Adenosine stress cardiac MRI is a safe diagnostic test that enables evaluation beyond ischemia and viability. This quality is seldomly valued when cardiac MR is compared with other ischemic imaging tests (SPECT, PET and ECHO)
The exams were performed on a 1.5T MR equipment and according to the SCMR guidelines for a adenosine stress cardiac MR
New significant non ischemic findings were detected in 34 patients (14.3%)
Summary
Adenosine stress cardiac MRI is a safe diagnostic test that enables evaluation beyond ischemia and viability. This quality is seldomly valued when cardiac MR is compared with other ischemic imaging tests (SPECT, PET and ECHO). To assess the prevalence of significant non-ischemic incidental findings in patients undergoing adenosine stress cardiac magnetic resonance
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