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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for the Evaluation of Suspected Cardiac Thrombus: Conventional and Emerging Techniques
Published on: June 11, 2019
An overview on the advances in cardiovascular interventional MR imaging
Olaf Saborowski1, Maythem Saeed
1Department of Radiology, University of California San Francisco, 513 Parnassus Avenue, HSW 207B, San Francisco, CA 94143-0628, USA.
Magma (New York, N.Y.)
|May 10, 2007
Summary
Interventional cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (iCMR) enables radiation-free, minimally invasive procedures. Advancements in iCMR technology are crucial for developing new catheters, devices, and therapies for improved patient care.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Medical Interventions
- Magnetic Resonance Technology
Background:
- Interventional cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (iCMR) is an emerging field.
- Advancements in MR scanner technology and real-time sequences enable cardiovascular interventions.
- Minimally invasive procedures without radiation exposure are a key goal.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the potential of iCMR for minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures.
- To discuss the requirements for future clinical applications of iCMR.
- To address safety concerns and technological needs in iCMR.
Main Methods:
- Development of MR-compatible catheters and guide-wires for device delivery.
- Utilizing active and passive catheter tracking techniques.
- Employing MR contrast agents for enhanced imaging and agent tracking.
Main Results:
- MR-guided procedures currently monitor, navigate, and track catheters for targeted therapy delivery.
- MR contrast agents improve visualization of targets and tracking of therapeutic agents.
- Heating of MR-compatible devices remains a significant safety challenge.
Conclusions:
- Future clinical iCMR requires high-resolution imaging, specialized devices, and effective therapeutic agents.
- Current iCMR capabilities are limited but progressing.
- Further development is essential for widespread adoption and improved patient outcomes.
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