Visualization and Quantification of Regional Ventricular Wall and Blood Velocities by 3T 4D PC-MRI
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Background Wall motion together with the development of intracavity pressure and inside shear stress cause synchronous myocardial contraction and relaxation, as well as blood flow. These variables are related to cardiovascular function and disease. Assessing regional wall velocities and blood flow may therefore provide quantitative information regarding abnormalities in wall contractility and alterations in blood flow patterns. By using a retrospective 4D PC-MRI technique, this study aimed to develop a tool to simultaneously visualize and quantify both regional ventricular wall velocity and the intra-cavity blood flow pattern.
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