The range of normal values of cardiovascular structures in infants, children, and adolescents measured by magnetic resonance imaging
The range of normal values of cardiovascular structures in infants, children, and adolescents measured by magnetic resonance imaging
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DOI:
10.1007/s002469910006
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发表时间:
2000-01-01
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1.6
通讯作者:
Lorenz, CH
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作者:
Lorenz, CH
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a powerful diagnostic technique and research tool for assessment of congenital heart disease due to its ability to accurately assess anatomy, function, and flow in any orientation in the thorax. However, little data exist on normative reference values for cardiac structures, except in small study populations, and even fewer data exist for pediatric populations. In this review, MRI acquisition and analysis methods for assessment of aortic size, pul monary artery size, and right and left ventricular function, volume, and mass are presented along with reference data obtained in pediatric populations by MRI. Where MRI data are not available, reference data obtained by echocardiography or angiography are included.