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Fetal Cardiovascular MR Imaging.

Samer Maher¹, Mike Seed²

¹Department of Physiology, University of Toronto, 1 King's College Circle, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America

|June 29, 2024

Summary

Prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease using fetal MRI aids in planning delivery and informing families. This advanced imaging offers insights into complex heart conditions, potentially improving perinatal outcomes.

Keywords:

Congenital heart disease Fetal cardiovascular imaging Fetal hemodynamics MR imaging Prenatal diagnosis

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Area of Science:

Medical Imaging
Cardiology
Prenatal Medicine

Background:

Prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease (CHD) is crucial for delivery planning and family counseling.
Ultrasound is the standard diagnostic tool, but limitations exist for complex cases.
Advances in imaging prompt exploration of fetal MRI for enhanced diagnostic capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

To review technical innovations in fetal cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR).
To explore the clinical utility of CMR in diagnosing and managing complex fetal heart conditions.
To discuss the future role of CMR in predicting perinatal physiology and guiding delivery.

Main Methods:

Review of technical advancements in fetal CMR.
Analysis of clinical applications and utility of CMR in diagnosing fetal cardiac malformations.
Exploration of current literature on CMR's role in intervention planning.

Main Results:

Fetal CMR offers high-resolution anatomical detail for diagnosing complex CHD.
CMR can provide functional information, aiding in risk stratification and management decisions.
Technical innovations are expanding the capabilities and accessibility of fetal CMR.

Conclusions:

Fetal CMR is a valuable tool complementing ultrasound for prenatal diagnosis of CHD.
It plays a significant role in planning interventions and improving perinatal outcomes for complex cardiac conditions.
Future research in fetal CMR holds promise for predicting perinatal physiology and optimizing delivery strategies.