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Compact pediatric cardiac magnetic resonance imaging protocols

Evan J Zucker1

  • 1Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 725 Welch Road, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA. zucker@post.harvard.edu.

Pediatric Radiology
|July 13, 2022
PubMed

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Cardiac MRI offers comprehensive, radiation-free pediatric cardiovascular imaging. New protocols and advanced techniques like AI reconstruction enable faster, more efficient exams for diagnosing pediatric heart conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Imaging
  • Pediatric Radiology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Background:

  • Cardiac MRI is ideal for pediatric cardiovascular assessment due to its noninvasive, radiation-free nature.
  • Traditional cardiac MRI protocols are often lengthy and complex, limiting accessibility.
  • There is a need for efficient imaging strategies to broaden the use of pediatric cardiac MRI.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present practical cardiac MRI protocols for pediatric cardiovascular disease.
  • To review advanced techniques for rapid and diagnostic MRI in children.
  • To demonstrate how compact yet comprehensive pediatric cardiac MRI exams can be achieved.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established and novel cardiac MRI imaging protocols.
  • Discussion of advanced techniques including compressed sensing, AI/ML reconstruction, 4D flow, and blood pool contrast agents.
  • Focus on optimizing acquisition strategies for pediatric congenital and acquired cardiac conditions.

Main Results:

  • Practical protocols facilitate succinct and successful pediatric cardiac MRI exams.
  • Emerging techniques significantly reduce scan times while maintaining diagnostic accuracy.
  • Modern methods enable compact yet comprehensive assessments of pediatric cardiovascular disease.

Conclusions:

  • Cardiac MRI is a powerful tool for pediatric cardiovascular imaging.
  • Streamlined protocols and advanced techniques enhance the efficiency and accessibility of pediatric cardiac MRI.
  • The goal of rapid, comprehensive cardiac MRI in children is now achievable.
Keywords:
CardiacChildrenCompressed sensingFerumoxytolFour-dimensional flowHeartMachine learningMagnetic resonance imagingProtocols

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