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Normal values for cardiovascular magnetic resonance in adults and children

Nadine Kawel-Boehm1, Alicia Maceira2, Emanuela R Valsangiacomo-Buechel3

  • 1Department of Radiology, Kantonsspital Graubuenden, Loestrasse 170, 7000, Chur, Switzerland. nadine.kawel@gmx.de.

Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance : Official Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
|May 1, 2015
PubMed

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This review provides normal reference values for cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) measurements. Knowing these normal CMR values is essential for accurately diagnosing cardiovascular conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Imaging
  • Medical Physics

Background:

  • Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) quantifies morphological and functional parameters.
  • Accurate interpretation of CMR requires knowledge of normal reference values.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present normal reference values for quantitative CMR parameters.
  • To consolidate peer-reviewed literature on CMR normal values.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of peer-reviewed studies.
  • Inclusion of current CMR techniques and sequences.

Main Results:

  • Compilation of normal reference values for chamber size and function.
  • Inclusion of normal values for aortic diameters, distensibility, flow, and relaxation times (T1 and T2*).

Conclusions:

  • Normal reference values are crucial for distinguishing healthy individuals from those with cardiovascular disease.
  • This review serves as a guide for interpreting quantitative CMR data.

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