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Guidelines for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging from the Korean Society of Cardiovascular Imaging-Part 3:

Dong Jin Im1, Su Jin Hong2, Eun Ah Park3

  • 1Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Korean Journal of Radiology
|December 20, 2019
PubMed

Insights

This guide standardizes cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) interpretation and post-processing. It details tissue characterization, including perfusion and mapping, for consistent cardiovascular imaging analysis.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Imaging
  • Medical Imaging Analysis

Background:

  • Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) interpretation and post-processing require standardization.
  • Existing guidelines need updates to reflect current practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide consensus recommendations for CMR image interpretation and post-processing.
  • To standardize tissue characterization modules in CMR.

Main Methods:

  • Development of consensus recommendations by the Korean Society of Cardiovascular Imaging Consensus Committee.
  • Detailed description of tissue characterization modules: perfusion, late gadolinium enhancement, T1- and T2 mapping.
  • Guidance on visual and quantitative assessment, including "What-to-See," "How-To," and common pitfalls.

Main Results:

  • Standardized protocols for interpreting and post-processing CMR studies.
  • Comprehensive guidance on tissue characterization techniques.
  • Identification of common pitfalls in CMR analysis.

Conclusions:

  • The guidelines aim to improve the consistency and accuracy of CMR image interpretation.
  • Standardization of CMR post-processing is crucial for reliable cardiovascular assessments.
  • This document serves as a key resource for clinicians and researchers in cardiovascular imaging.

Keywords:
Cardiac magnetic resonanceInterpretationPost processing

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