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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for the Evaluation of Suspected Cardiac Thrombus: Conventional and Emerging Techniques
Published on: June 11, 2019
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Standardized cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) protocols 2013 update
Christopher M Kramer1, Jörg Barkhausen, Scott D Flamm
1Departments of Medicine and Radiology, University of Virginia Health System, Lee Street, Box 800170, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA. ckramer@virginia.edu.
Summary
This updated guideline provides standardized protocols for cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging. It aims to simplify clinical practice and incorporates recent advancements in the field.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Medical Imaging Standards
Background:
- The Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) previously published standardized protocols in 2008.
- Subsequent task forces have released guidelines on reporting, post-processing, and congenital heart disease.
Purpose of the Study:
- To update the 2008 SCMR Board of Trustees Task Force on Standardized Protocols.
- To standardize and simplify the patient-based approach to clinical cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR).
Main Methods:
- Revision and expansion of general principles and techniques for CMR.
- Incorporation of new guidelines from related SCMR task forces.
- Identification of areas with ongoing development, such as tissue characterization/mapping, with optional protocols.
Main Results:
- An updated document reflecting advancements in CMR techniques and standardization.
- Integration of reporting, post-processing, and congenital heart disease considerations.
- Standardized protocols for general CMR principles and techniques.
Conclusions:
- The updated document aims to enhance consistency and efficiency in clinical CMR.
- It serves as a foundational reference, to be updated regularly as CMR technology evolves.
- The guidelines facilitate a more streamlined approach to patient care using CMR.
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