Abstract
Recently, numerous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of a segmented inversion recovery fast gradient echo (seg IR-FGE) sequence for differentiating injured from normal myocardium. This technique for delayed enhancement imaging has been shown to be effective in identifying the presence and extent of myocardial infarction, as well as predicting improvement in contractile function after coronary revascularization. In this article we outline the procedure of delayed enhancement imaging performed at our center, describe the seg IR-FGE sequence in more detail, including our process for choosing sequence settings, review our process of image interpretation, and highlight potential pitfalls (and techniques to overcome them) that we have encountered in our experience with performing the technique in over 1500 patients.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 505-514 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2003 |
Keywords
- Contrast enhancement
- Inversion recovery
- Myocardial infarction
- Viability
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
- Family Practice