Coronary artery disease: combined stress MR imaging protocol-one-stop evaluation of myocardial perfusion and function

• Published in: Radiology Vol. 215; no. 2; p. 608
• Main Authors: Sensky, P R, Jivan, A, Hudson, N M, Keal, R P, Morgan, B, Tranter, J L, de Bono, D, Samani, N J, Cherryman, G R
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.05.2000
• Subjects: Adenosine; Adrenergic beta-Agonists; Contrast Media - administration & dosage; Coronary Angiography; Coronary Circulation - physiology; Coronary Disease - diagnosis; Coronary Disease - physiopathology; Coronary Disease - therapy; Data Display; Decision Making; Dobutamine; Female; Gadolinium DTPA - administration & dosage; Humans; Image Enhancement - methods; Injections, Intravenous; Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods; Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Cine; Male; Middle Aged; Myocardial Contraction - physiology; Myocardial Ischemia - diagnosis; Myocardial Ischemia - physiopathology; Myocardial Revascularization; Myocardial Stunning - diagnosis; Observer Variation; Patient Care Planning; Vasodilator Agents; Ventricular Function, Left - physiology
• ISSN: 0033-8419
• DOI: 10.1148/radiology.215.2.r00ap12608

The authors developed and tested a dual stress magnetic resonance (MR) imaging protocol to evaluate myocardial perfusion, function, and hibernation. The technique was well tolerated, and high-quality images were achieved. The comprehensive information obtained can be used to guide clinical management decisions regarding coronary artery revascularization procedures. This protocol offers a one-stop assessment of patients with coronary artery disease with use of a clinical MR imager.