Imaging of ventricular function by cardiovascular magnetic resonance

¹Cardiovascular MRI, Allegheny General Hospital, Drexel University, 320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA.

|December 10, 2003

Summary

Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) is the gold standard for assessing left and right ventricular function. Recent advancements now extend CMR

Area of Science:

Background:

Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) has become the premier diagnostic tool for evaluating left and right ventricular function over the last 15 years.
While its efficacy for the left ventricle is well-established, CMR is particularly crucial for the right ventricle, which is often poorly visualized by other imaging methods.
Continuous improvements in CMR sequence technology have enhanced spatial and temporal resolution, solidifying its gold standard status.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the evolving applications of CMR in cardiac diagnostics.
To highlight the utility of CMR in assessing diastolic function, specifically lusitropy.
To demonstrate the potential for CMR to advance the understanding of cardiac diastole.

Main Methods:

Review of recent literature on CMR applications.
Focus on studies investigating cardiac lusitropy using CMR.
Analysis of advancements in CMR sequences and their impact on diastolic function assessment.

Main Results:

CMR is the established gold standard for assessing both left and right ventricular systolic function.
Emerging applications show CMR's capability in evaluating diastolic function (lusitropy).
Improved CMR techniques offer enhanced insights into the complexities of diastole.

Conclusions:

CMR's role extends beyond systolic function assessment to encompass diastolic function.
Further research utilizing advanced CMR techniques promises to deepen our understanding of diastole.
CMR is poised to remain the leading modality for comprehensive cardiac function evaluation.

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