Search Tag: cardiac MRI
2024 26 Jun
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a common valvular disease, affecting 2%–3% of the general population and generally having a good prognosis unless accompanied by significant mitral regurgitation or left ventricular (LV) dysfunction. However, some patients with MVP experience sustained ventricular tachycardia (VT) and sudden cardiac death (SCD) despite...Read more
2024 26 Jun
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a common valvular disease, affecting 2%–3% of the general population and generally having a good prognosis unless accompanied by significant mitral regurgitation or left ventricular (LV) dysfunction. However, some patients with MVP experience sustained ventricular tachycardia (VT) and sudden cardiac death (SCD) despite...Read more
2024 18 Jun
Current guidelines on MRI for patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) and abandoned leads or fragments vary between regions. In the United States, the Heart Rhythm Society lacks clear recommendations due to insufficient data, while European guidelines offer a class IIb recommendation, suggesting MRI if benefits outweigh risks,...Read more
2024 18 Jun
Current guidelines on MRI for patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) and abandoned leads or fragments vary between regions. In the United States, the Heart Rhythm Society lacks clear recommendations due to insufficient data, while European guidelines offer a class IIb recommendation, suggesting MRI if benefits outweigh risks,...Read more
2024 12 Jun
Cardiac MRI has become a valuable tool in diagnosing and managing various cardiovascular conditions due to its noninvasive nature and ability to provide detailed anatomical and functional information. Standardised protocols are available, and its versatility allows for the investigation of a wide range of cardiac diseases. However, guidelines from...Read more
2024 12 Jun
Cardiac MRI has become a valuable tool in diagnosing and managing various cardiovascular conditions due to its noninvasive nature and ability to provide detailed anatomical and functional information. Standardised protocols are available, and its versatility allows for the investigation of a wide range of cardiac diseases. However, guidelines from...Read more
2022 02 Aug
Academics at UCL have developed an advanced form of cardiac MRI to measure the effectiveness of chemotherapy in patients with stiff heart syndrome. Stiff heart syndrome occurs when plaques of protein build up in the heart muscle. This affects the heart's ability to pump blood. Without appropriate treatment, this condition can lead to heart failure...Read more
2020 02 Nov
Findings from a large study published in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging show that contrast agents that are used to improve views of the heart on an MIR carry a low risk of allergic reactions, vomiting and other acute adverse events. Cardiac MRI is a frequently used tool for heart imaging. Most cardiac MRI exams use intravenous gadolinium-based...Read more
2019 22 Feb
Critical review A critical review of eight identified cases of muscle injuries in professional FCB players from the club’s annual muscle injury database in 2017. Abstract In cases of suspected muscle injury, sports medicine professionals use imaging methods such as ultrasound (US) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to confirm...Read more
2018 20 Feb
Advancement of technologies continues to improve diagnosis The official doctor for the Slovenian athletics team speaks to HealthManagement.org about how emerging technologies have made a positive impact on sports medicine and resulted in more precise diagnostics. How crucial is the role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in sports...Read more
2016 14 Jun
A four dimensional cardiac MRI showing a beating heart frozen in time, has won the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) annual ‘Reflections of Research’ image competition, revealing stunning images from its research into heart and circulatory disease. A second image, heart cells of a newborn, was chosen from an online vote on the BHF Facebook page...Read more