Edythe B Tham Author

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Cardiac MRI Volumetric Assessment by Short-Axis has Better Reproducibility than the Axial Orientation in Functionally Single Right Ventricle Hearts Prior to Bidirectional Cavopulmonary Anastomosis

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Sanam Verma, Nee S Khoo, Michelle L Noga, Kimberley A Myers, David J Patton and Edythe B Tham

Cardiac MRI Volumetric Assessment by Short-Axis has Better Reproducibility than the Axial Orientation in Functionally Single Right Ventricle Hearts Prior to Bidirectional Cavopulmonary Anastomosis

Background: Cardiovascular Magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) is the standard for assessment of ventricular volumes and function. However, few reports exist regarding methodology for measurements of functionally single right ventricular (RV) volumes in congenital heart disease. This study aims to determine which imaging plane, the short axis oblique (SAO) or the axial orientation (AX), provides greater reproducibility in evaluation of RV volumes and function in patients with hyp... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-8602.1000247

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