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In vitro Assessment of Aortic Regurgitation Using Four-Dimensional Flow Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Published on: February 25, 2022
Clinical Application of 4D Flow Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for Evaluating Complications After Surgical Aortic Valve
Julia López Alcolea1, Ana Álvarez Vázquez1, Javier Urmeneta Ulloa2
1Radiology Department, Hospital Universitario Quironsalud Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain; Faculty of Medicine, Health and Sports, Department of Medicine, Universidad Europea of Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, Spain.
Abstract:
Four-dimensional flow cardiovascular magnetic resonance is highly effective in evaluating aortic prostheses and valve-related complications, particularly in detecting abnormal communications and leaks. This case series presents the clinical courses of 3 patients who developed postprocedural complications. The cases include: 1) a small periprosthetic leak with a fistula into the right ventricle; 2) a periprosthetic leak into the noncoronary sinus; and 3) severe prosthetic valve regurgitation.

