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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for the Evaluation of Suspected Cardiac Thrombus: Conventional and Emerging Techniques
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Standardized cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) protocols: 2020 update
Christopher M Kramer1, Jörg Barkhausen2, Chiara Bucciarelli-Ducci3
1Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Virginia Health System, Lee Street, Box 800158, 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 includes new sections on device imaging.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) Imaging
- Medical Imaging Protocols
- Cardiac Imaging
Background:
- The Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) previously published standardized protocols in 2013.
- Updates are necessary due to advancements in CMR techniques and clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an updated, standardized protocol for clinical cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR).
- To simplify the patient-based approach to CMR examinations.
- To incorporate new developments and clinical realities into CMR guidelines.
Main Methods:
- The document is an update to the 2013 SCMR Board of Trustees Task Force on Standardized Protocols.
- It is published concurrently with updates on Clinical Indications, Reporting, and Post-Processing.
- Content on general principles, techniques, and imaging in patients with devices has been expanded.
Main Results:
- Expanded sections on general principles and techniques reflect increased standardization.
- A new section addresses imaging in patients with cardiac devices, a growing clinical need.
- Congenital heart disease protocols are detailed in a separate document.
Conclusions:
- This document standardizes and simplifies clinical CMR practice.
- It serves as a foundational guide for CMR protocols, to be updated regularly.
- Adherence to these protocols ensures consistent and high-quality CMR imaging.
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