Using Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Evaluate Cardiac Function and Predict Outcomes in Patients With Valvular Heart Disease

Conclusions: Within our population, LVEF and RVEF predict mortality as least as well as traditional catheterization values. Additionally, CMR may identify of elevated PAPs caused by right ventricle dysfunction and those due to other causes, allowing these other causes to be addressed preoperatively.
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research