Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for Structural Aortic Valve Stenosis Procedures

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Medical Imaging
• Cardiac Surgery

Background:

• Structural aortic valve procedures are increasing.
• Noninvasive testing is crucial for planning and follow-up.
• Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) is underutilized despite its benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the applications of CMR in structural aortic valve procedures.
• To discuss future perspectives and limitations of CMR in this context.

Main Methods:

• Review of existing literature on CMR for structural aortic valve interventions.
• Analysis of CMR's capabilities in cardiac function, myocardial assessment, and valvular heart disease grading.

Main Results:

• CMR provides comprehensive pre- and post-procedural assessment.
• It quantifies cardiac function, assesses myocardium, and grades valvular disease severity.
• CMR evaluates extracardiac anatomy, overcoming limitations of other modalities.

Conclusions:

• CMR is a valuable tool for structural aortic valve procedures.
• Its expanded use can improve patient management and outcomes.
• Further research is needed to optimize CMR protocols and integration.