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01.04.2016 | Magnetic Resonance
A non-contrast self-navigated 3-dimensional MR technique for aortic root and vascular access route assessment in the context of transcatheter aortic valve replacement: proof of concept
verfasst von:
Matthias Renker, Akos Varga-Szemes, U. Joseph Schoepf, Stefan Baumann, Davide Piccini, Michael O. Zenge, Wolfgang G. Rehwald, Edgar Müller, Jeremy D. Rier, Helge Möllmann, Christian W. Hamm, Daniel H. Steinberg, Carlo N. De Cecco
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European Radiology
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Ausgabe 4/2016
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Abstract
Objectives
Due to the high prevalence of renal failure in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) candidates, a non-contrast MR technique is desirable for pre-procedural planning. We sought to evaluate the feasibility of a novel, non-contrast, free-breathing, self-navigated three-dimensional (SN3D) MR sequence for imaging the aorta from its root to the iliofemoral run-off in comparison to non-contrast two-dimensional-balanced steady-state free-precession (2D-bSSFP) imaging.
Methods
SN3D [field of view (FOV), 220-370 mm3; slice thickness, 1.15 mm; repetition/echo time (TR/TE), 3.1/1.5 ms; and flip angle, 115°] and 2D-bSSFP acquisitions (FOV, 340 mm; slice thickness, 6 mm; TR/TE, 2.3/1.1 ms; flip angle, 77°) were performed in 10 healthy subjects (all male; mean age, 30.3 ± 4.3 yrs) using a 1.5-T MRI system. Aortic root measurements and qualitative image ratings (four-point Likert-scale) were compared.
Results
The mean effective aortic annulus diameter was similar for 2D-bSSFP and SN3D (26.7 ± 0.7 vs. 26.1 ± 0.9 mm, p = 0.23). The mean image quality of 2D-bSSFP (4; IQR 3-4) was rated slightly higher (p = 0.03) than SN3D (3; IQR 2-4). The mean total acquisition time for SN3D imaging was 12.8 ± 2.4 min.
Conclusions
Our results suggest that a novel SN3D sequence allows rapid, free-breathing assessment of the aortic root and the aortoiliofemoral system without administration of contrast medium.
Key Points
• The prevalence of renal failure is high among TAVR candidates.
• Non-contrast 3D MR angiography allows for TAVR procedure planning.
• The self-navigated sequence provides a significantly reduced scanning time.