Applications of phase-contrast velocimetry sequences in cardiovascular imaging

J Caroff; L Bière; G Trebuchet; C Nedelcu; E Sibileau; J-P Beregi; C Aubé; A Furber; S Willoteaux

doi:10.1016/j.diii.2012.01.008

Applications of phase-contrast velocimetry sequences in cardiovascular imaging

Diagn Interv Imaging. 2012 Mar;93(3):159-70. doi: 10.1016/j.diii.2012.01.008. Epub 2012 Feb 25.

Authors

J Caroff¹, L Bière, G Trebuchet, C Nedelcu, E Sibileau, J-P Beregi, C Aubé, A Furber, S Willoteaux

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiology, CHU d'Angers, Angers, France. [email protected]

PMID: 22421280
DOI: 10.1016/j.diii.2012.01.008

Abstract

Aims: To describe and illustrate the main applications of phase-contrast flow quantification in cardiovascular imaging.

Conclusion: Phase-contrast velocimetry sequences provide an accurate, reliable, reproducible and non-invasive study of blood flow, information which is sometimes not available from other investigation methods. The haemodynamic information obtained from these complement MRI angiography images. They appear to have a range of clinical applications, firstly improving pathophysiological understanding but also contributing to the treatment and follow-up strategy after surgical or endovascular treatment.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / diagnosis
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / physiopathology
Aortic Dissection / diagnosis
Aortic Dissection / physiopathology
Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnosis*
Cardiovascular Diseases / physiopathology
Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnosis*
Heart Defects, Congenital / physiopathology
Heart Valve Diseases / diagnosis
Heart Valve Diseases / physiopathology
Hemodynamics / physiology*
Humans
Image Enhancement / methods*
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods*
Imaging, Three-Dimensional*
Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
Renal Artery Obstruction / diagnosis
Renal Artery Obstruction / physiopathology
Rheology / methods*
Stroke Volume / physiology