2D cine DENSE with low encoding frequencies accurately quantifies cardiac mechanics with improved image characteristics

Conclusions: For 2D cine DENSE with through-plane dephasing, the encoding frequency can be lowered to 0.04 cycles/mm without compromising the quantification of twist or strain. The amount of wrapping can be reduced with this lower value to greatly simplify the input to unwrapping algorithms. The strain and twist results from studies using different encoding frequencies can be directly compared.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research