CMR in Transcatheter Valve Interventions: State of the Art and Future Directions

AbstractPurpose of ReviewTranscatheter valve interventions require careful planning and rely heavily on multimodality imaging. In contrast to echocardiography and computed tomography cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) remains underused in clinical practice.Recent FindingsCMR techniques such as multiplanar cine imaging unlimited by echo windows or ionizing radiation exposure, quantification of flow, and advanced tissue characterization have the potential to add valuable complimentary information to the evaluation of patients with valvular heart disease.SummaryIn this paper, we review the evidence for CMR to guide transcatheter valve interventions with a focus on practical applications for the interventionist.
Source: Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports - Category: Radiology Source Type: research