Evaluation of global cardiac functional parameters using single-breath-hold three-dimensional cine steady-state free precession MR imaging with two types of speed-up techniques: Comparison with two-dimensional cine imaging

Amano, Yasuo; Suzuki, Yukiko; Cauteren, Marc Van

doi:10.1016/j.compmedimag.2007.09.003

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“…We think that even if our sequence parameters were optimally set, we may still not have been able to acquire the correct end-diastolic phase during acquisition and therefore it was not available for image analysis; this problem is highlighted by the constant underestimation of EDV assessed with the 3D-cine sequence compared with the 2D-cine sequence; this observation is in agreement with previous studies [14]. This observation may also explain the overestimation of the ED wall mass by the 3D-cine sequence.…”

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“…However, 2D b-SSFP sequence has an important limitation in that it requires multiple prolonged breath-holds that increase examination time and may cause patient restlessness and slice mis-registration [10, 11]. Recently, a new speed-up technique, k-t BLAST (broad-use linear acquisition speed-up technique), has become available; it allows an undersampling in the temporal domain and, applied to a 3D-cine b-SSFP sequence, may allow coverage of the entire left ventricle in a single breath-hold, as explained in previous papers [11–14]. The performance of this 3D-cine sequence has until now not been evaluated in a clinical setting [15, 16].…”

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Magnetic resonance assessment of left ventricular volumes and mass using a single-breath-hold 3D k-t BLAST cine b-SSFP in comparison with multiple-breath-hold 2D cine b-SSFP

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ObjectiveTo assess the feasibility of single-breath-hold three-dimensional cine b-SSFP (balanced steady-state free precession gradient echo) sequence (3D-cine), accelerated with k-t BLAST (broad-use linear acquisition speed-up technique), compared with multiple-breath-hold 2D cine b-SSFP (2D-cine) sequence for assessment of left ventricular (LV) function.MethodsImaging was performed using 1.5-T MRI (Achieva, Philips, The Netherlands) in 46 patients with different cardiac diseases. Global functional parameters, LV mass, imaging time and reporting time were evaluated and compared in each patient.ResultsFunctional parameters and mass were significantly different in the two sequences [3D end-diastolic volume (EDV) = 129 ± 44 ml vs 2D EDV = 134 ± 49 ml; 3D end-systolic volume (ESV) = 77 ± 44 ml vs 2D ESV = 73 ± 50 ml; 3D ejection fraction (EF) = 43 ± 15% vs 2D EF = 48 ± 15%; p < 0.05], although an excellent correlation was found for LV EF (r = 0.99). Bland-Altman analysis showed small confidence intervals with no interactions on volumes (EF limits of agreement = 2.7; 7.6; mean bias 5%). Imaging time was significantly lower for 3D-cine sequence (18 ± 1 s vs 95 ± 23 s; p < 0.05), although reporting time was significantly longer for the 3D-cine sequence (29 ± 7 min vs 8 ± 3 min; p < 0.05).ConclusionsA 3D-cine sequence can be advocated as an alternative to 2D-cine sequence for LV EF assessment in patients for whom shorter imaging time is desirable.

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Magnetic resonance assessment of left ventricular volumes and mass using a single-breath-hold 3D k-t BLAST cine b-SSFP in comparison with multiple-breath-hold 2D cine b-SSFP

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“…A few reports showed the feasibility of SENSE for acceleration of blood flow and velocity measurements using PC‐MRI (7–11). The usefulness of k‐t BLAST for acceleration of dynamic and cine imaging, especially for cardiac imaging, was demonstrated in several studies (12–17). The k‐t BLAST method is increasingly used in clinical routine.…”

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Accelerated phase‐contrast MR imaging: Comparison of k‐t BLAST with SENSE and doppler ultrasound for velocity and flow measurements in the aorta

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Riet²,

Globits³

et al. 2009

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Purpose: To evaluate differences in velocity and flow measurements in the aorta between accelerated phase-contrast (PC) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using SENSE and k-t BLAST and in peak velocity to Doppler ultrasound. Materials and Methods:Two-dimensional PC-MRI perpendicular to the ascending and descending aorta was performed in 11 volunteers using SENSE (R ϭ 2) and k-t BLAST (2-, 4-, 6-, and 8-fold). Peak velocity, mean velocity, and stroke volume of the accelerated PC-MRI experiments were correlated. Peak velocities were compared to Doppler ultrasound.Results: All acceleration techniques showed significant correlations for peak velocity with Doppler ultrasound. However, k-t BLAST 6 and 8 showed a significant underestimation. Strong correlations between SENSE and k-t BLAST were found for all three parameters. Significant differences in peak velocity were found between SENSE and all k-t BLAST experiments, but not for 2-fold k-t BLAST in the ascending aorta, and 2-and 4-fold k-t BLAST in the descending aorta. For mean velocity no significant differences were found. Stroke volume showed significant differences for all k-t BLAST experiments in the ascending and for 6-and 8-fold k-t BLAST in the descending aorta. Conclusion:Peak velocity of accelerated PC-MRI correlated with CW Doppler measurements, but high k-t BLAST acceleration factors lead to a significant underestimation. SENSE with R ϭ 2 and 2-fold k-t BLAST are most highly correlated in phase-contrast flow measurements.

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“… 3 , 4 , 13 , 24 Nonetheless, the SNR tends to be reduced in 3D SSFP MR imaging, especially when images are acquired during a single breath-hold, because the saturation effects are induced by a large number of phase encoding steps, short TR, and large flip angle. 10 Repeated breath-holding techniques with navigator gating may be a compromise for balancing acceptable SNR and scan time in coronary MR angiography. 25 …”

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“…Single breath-holding 3D SSFP has been reported as an alternative cine imaging technique because of its shorter scan time. 8 – 10 The 3D cine SSFP with thin slice thickness (e.g., <3 mm) is also available for MPR, while it always requires fast data acquisition, including SENSE with a high reduction factor, k-t BLAST, and compressed sensing, to reduce the breath-holding time. 8 – 10 , 22 Because of the repeated RF exposure associated with shorter TR and large flip angle used in 3D cine SSFP, the contrast between the blood and myocardium tends to decrease compared with 2D cine SSFP ( Fig.…”

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Three-dimensional Cardiac MR Imaging: Related Techniques and Clinical Applications

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Three-dimensional (3D) cardiac magnetic resonance (MR) imaging has several advantages, including the easy coverage of the entire heart without misregistration, reduction of breath-holding times, and availability for postprocessing reconstruction. These advantages are associated with some techniques such as breath-hold or navigator gating and parallel imaging. However, the image quality of 3D cardiac MR images is compromised by the use of a shorter repetition time and parallel imaging. Thus, a steady-state free precession sequence, contrast agent administration, and presaturation pulses are used to maintain the image quality. In this review, we introduce the MR imaging techniques used in 3D cardiac MR imaging and demonstrate the typical 3D cardiac MR images, followed by discussion about their advantages and disadvantages.

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Evaluation of global cardiac functional parameters using single-breath-hold three-dimensional cine steady-state free precession MR imaging with two types of speed-up techniques: Comparison with two-dimensional cine imaging

Cited by 14 publications

References 21 publications

Magnetic resonance assessment of left ventricular volumes and mass using a single-breath-hold 3D k-t BLAST cine b-SSFP in comparison with multiple-breath-hold 2D cine b-SSFP

Magnetic resonance assessment of left ventricular volumes and mass using a single-breath-hold 3D k-t BLAST cine b-SSFP in comparison with multiple-breath-hold 2D cine b-SSFP

Accelerated phase‐contrast MR imaging: Comparison of k‐t BLAST with SENSE and doppler ultrasound for velocity and flow measurements in the aorta

Three-dimensional Cardiac MR Imaging: Related Techniques and Clinical Applications

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