Influence of basal plane selection at cardiac MRI on heart volumetry and performance parameters

Congress:

ECR 2010

Poster Number:

C-0715

Type:

Scientific Exhibit

Keywords:

Cardiac, MR

Authors:

R. Marterer, E. Sorantin, K. Murg, B. Nagel, T. Robl; Graz/AT

DOI:

10.1594/ecr2010/C-0715

DOI-Link:

https://dx.doi.org/10.1594/ecr2010/C-0715

Conclusion

Results confirm the importance of proper HBP selection. Variation of ± one slice changes statistically significant cardiac performance markers in patients with congenital heart disease. This effect is more striking for the right ventricle than for the left one.