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Lukáš Opatřil1, Roman Panovský1, Mary Mojica-Pisciotti2
1From the International Clinical Research Center and 1st Department of Internal Medicine/Cardioangiology at St. Anne's University Hospital, and Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, 656 91 Brno, Czech Republic.
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) offers advanced methods for assessing pulmonary circulation parameters like pulmonary transit time (PTT) and pulmonary transit beats (PTB). This review summarizes current findings on these key markers of cardiopulmonary function.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Pulmonary circulation parameters are vital indicators of cardiopulmonary function.
- Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) provides advanced imaging techniques for their assessment.
- Existing literature shows variability in nomenclature and methods, leading to conflicting data.
Conclusions:
- CMR is a powerful tool for evaluating pulmonary circulation and cardiopulmonary function.
- Standardization of nomenclature and acquisition protocols is needed for consistent data interpretation.
- Further research is warranted, particularly on stress circulation parameters, to fully leverage CMR's potential.
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